About the Company:
Avaada is an Indian integrated energy conglomerate focused on renewable energy, with operations in solar power generation, wind energy, and the manufacturing of solar modules, electrolysers, and green fuels like green hydrogen and ammonia. Founded by Vineet Mittal, the company is headquartered in Mumbai and aims to achieve 30 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, contributing to global efforts for a sustainable energy transition.
From sand to molecule, and molecule to software, Avaada continues to unite the physical and the digital, the elemental and the intelligent creating an ecosystem where clean energy and consciousness meet. Today, we stand as a family of businesses Renewable Energy, Solar Manufacturing, Energy Storage, Green Fuels, Green Data Centers, and Avaada NXT, our digital intelligence platform all orbiting a single purpose: to serve the planet responsibly and power humanity sustainably.
Role Purpose / Objective:
To lead and oversee the end to end establishment of large-scale manufacturing facilities by providing end-to-end project management expertise across civil, structural, electrical, utilities, C&I, and automation domains. The role demands a seasoned engineering professional with strong techno-commercial acumen, adept in project scheduling, execution, and monitoring by integrating technical expertise. While prior solar industry experience is not mandatory, exposure to large cell factory installations will be a significant advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning
- Lead the overall planning, design coordination, and execution strategy for setting up large-scale manufacturing facilities.
- Formulate comprehensive project charters, scope, work breakdown structures, and detailed execution plans agreed with organisational goals including budget, timelines, resources and risk management.
- Review and approve engineering design concepts across civil, structural, electrical, utilities, C&I, and automation systems.
Engineering and Technical Oversight
- Oversee detailed engineering reviews across all disciplines civil, structural, electrical, utilities, instrumentation, and automation.
- Review and validate vendor and contractor designs, specifications, and installation methodologies in line with global best practices.
- Provide technical inputs for process optimization, automation equipment's, and utility efficiency improvements to achieve manufacturing excellence.
Project Scheduling and Monitoring
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (MS Project/Primavera) for effective tracking and reporting and also to monitor progress milestones and critical paths.
- Conduct periodic reviews with internal leadership and stakeholders to communicate project status, risks, and mitigation actions.
- Implement proactive risk management and change control processes to ensure timely issue resolution.
Techno - Commercial Management
- Provide techno-commercial inputs during vendor selection, contract negotiations, and project cost finalization.
- Review and approve procurement strategies for a key long-lead items and major plant/equipment.
- Track project budgets, manage variations, and ensure cost optimization without compromising quality or safety.
Stakeholder Coordination & Leadership
- Collaborate with internal functions Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and EHS to ensure seamless project integration.
- Serve as the key technical interface with external agencies, statutory bodies, and utility providers for project clearances.
- Prepare and present detailed progress reports, dashboards, and executive updates for management review
Governance, Compliance, and Safety
- Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety requirements during all project stages.
- Enforce strong EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) culture at project sites through training, audits, and continuous monitoring.
Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Transfer
- Capture engineering and project management learnings to develop best practices for future facility setups.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
Commissioning & Handover
- Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and validation activities to ensure systems operate per design.
- Oversee site construction management, ensuring adherence to design intent, safety, and quality standards.
- Supervise commissioning, trial runs, and handover to operations teams ensuring performance benchmarks are met.
- Document and transfer project learnings, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings for long-term asset management.
Qualifications & Experience:
- B. Tech / M. Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering;
- Additional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), or Six Sigma Black Belt are advantageous.
- 22+ years of progressive experience in engineering project management and execution of large-scale manufacturing or process plant setups.
- Demonstrated capability in project scheduling and monitoring using tools such as MS Project or Primavera, including cost control, resource planning, and vendor management.
- Exposure to setting up cell manufacturing will be an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
- Project Leadership and Management
- Technical and Engineering Expertise.
- Techno-Commercisal Acumen.
- Risk and Quality Management.
- Analytical and Problem -Solving Skills.
