Key Responsibilities:
- Civil Construction Leadership: Lead the execution of all civil construction activities, including land development, foundations, roads, drains, cable trenches, control buildings, and other associated infrastructure.
- Technical Oversight: Review and approve civil engineering drawings and specifications. Coordinate with design teams to optimize civil designs with a focus on safety, cost, and schedule.
- EHV and Substation Works: Supervise civil works associated with Extra High Voltage lines, switchyards, and substations ensuring high quality and compliance with standards.
- Quality and Compliance: Ensure adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and statutory norms. Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
- Team Management: Lead a team of civil engineers, supervisors, and contractors. Allocate tasks and manage daily progress to meet project milestones.
- Cost and Resource Management: Contribute to cost estimation and budgeting for civil works. Optimize the use of resources and monitor expenditures to prevent overruns.
- Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify risks in civil construction early and implement mitigation plans.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams (Electrical, SCM, Safety, etc.), external consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
- Progress Reporting: Maintain site documentation and generate weekly/monthly progress reports for senior management.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 12 years in civil construction, with 8+ years in utility-scale solar power projects.
- Experience with the construction of 1 GW or more solar projects (cumulative).
- Experience in EHV line and substation civil works is essential.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering standards and solar project construction methodologies.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and BOQs.
- Familiarity with quality and HSE standards.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Innovation & Problem-Solving:
- Ability to bring in new ideas for optimizing designs, execution timelines, and cost control.
Effective decision-maker with strong problem-solving aptitude.
