Position: Electrical Project Head
Department: Projects – Electrical Turnkey Division
Location: Bangalore Office
Experience Required: 15 to 20 Years
Education: BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Industry Preference: Electrical Turnkey / MEP / Industrial / Commercial / Data Centre / Infrastructure Projects
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Electrical Project Head to lead and manage large-scale Electrical Turnkey Projects across Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure, and Data Centre sectors.
The candidate shall be responsible for overall project execution, client coordination, planning, commercial monitoring, team management, quality compliance, and successful project delivery within timelines and budgets.
The role requires strong leadership capabilities, technical expertise, commercial understanding, and the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Frequent travel to project sites and client offices will be required as per project needs.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Project Execution & Management
- Lead complete execution of Electrical Turnkey Projects from mobilization to handover.
- Monitor project timelines, manpower deployment, material planning, and site progress.
- Ensure timely completion of projects within approved budgets and quality standards.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously across different locations.
- Review project schedules, daily/weekly/monthly progress reports, and critical milestones.
- Ensure proper coordination between Site Teams, Planning, Purchase, QA/QC, Safety, and Accounts departments.
Client & Consultant Coordination
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, PMC, and stakeholders.
- Attend client meetings, review meetings, and technical discussions.
- Resolve technical and commercial issues proactively.
- Maintain strong client relationships for smooth project execution and future business opportunities.
- Ensure client satisfaction and timely approvals of drawings, billing, and variations.
Commercial & Billing Management
- Monitor project budgets, costing, billing, cash flow, and profitability.
- Review subcontractor work orders, certification, and vendor bills.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of RA Bills, variation claims, and final bills.
- Control project cost overruns and wastage.
- Coordinate with Accounts team for collections and payment follow-ups.
Planning & Resource Management
- Prepare project execution strategies and resource deployment plans.
- Monitor manpower productivity and subcontractor performance.
- Ensure availability of materials, tools, and equipment at site.
- Coordinate with Purchase Department for timely procurement activities.
Technical Responsibilities
- Review electrical drawings, BOQ, specifications, and project scope.
- Ensure execution as per approved drawings, standards, and statutory requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams during execution and commissioning stages.
- Handle technical challenges related to HT/LT systems, cable trays, lighting, earthing, panels, DG systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Safety & Quality Compliance
- Ensure implementation of safety standards and company safety policies across all projects.
- Coordinate with QA/QC and Safety teams for audits and compliance.
- Ensure all works are executed as per approved quality procedures and client requirements.
- Monitor closure of snag points and punch list items.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and Site Teams.
- Conduct regular project review meetings and performance evaluations.
- Develop strong coordination and accountability within teams.
- Support recruitment and training of project execution staff.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent project management and execution skills.
- Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
- Good communication and client handling skills.
- Ability to manage pressure and tight project schedules.
- Strong knowledge of Electrical Turnkey Project Execution.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, project reporting, and planning tools will be preferred.
Preferred Project Experience
Candidates having experience in the following projects will be preferred:
- Industrial Projects
- Commercial Buildings
- Data Centres
- Residential High-Rise Projects
Reporting Structure
- Reporting To: Management / Director – Projects
- Team Handling: Project Co-ordinators, Project Managers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, QA/QC, Safety & Planning Teams
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel extensively for project execution and client meetings.
- Strong capability to handle large project teams and multiple sites.
- Immediate joiners or short notice candidates will be preferred.
