Job Description

Company: Starfield Renewables

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Department: Operations / Project Execution

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Designation: Project Manager – Operations

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Reporting To: Director / Head – Operations

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Location: [Agra / Project Sites]

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Experience: 5–10 Years

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Industry: Solar EPC / Renewable Energy

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1. Job Purpose

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The Project Manager – Operations will be responsible for end-to-end execution and successful completion of solar EPC projects, ensuring that projects are delivered within agreed timelines, approved budgets, quality standards and safety requirements.

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The role will act as the central coordination point between management, engineering, procurement, site teams, subcontractors, vendors and customers.

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1. Key Responsibilities

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A. Project Planning & Execution

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* Take complete ownership of assigned solar projects from project handover to commissioning and closure.

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* Prepare project execution plans, schedules and milestone trackers.

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* Plan manpower, materials, equipment and subcontractor requirements.

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* Ensure project activities are executed as per approved drawings, BOQ, specifications and timelines.

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* Monitor daily/weekly progress against planned targets.

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* Identify project delays and implement corrective actions.

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B. Site Operations

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* Supervise and coordinate site engineers, supervisors, technicians and subcontractors.

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* Ensure proper execution of:

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* Module installation

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* MMS/structure installation

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* DC works

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* AC works

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* Inverter installation

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* Earthing & lightning protection

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* Cable laying & termination

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* LT/HT works

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* Transformer/HT panel works

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* SCADA/monitoring systems

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* Testing & commissioning

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* Conduct regular site inspections and resolve execution issues.

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C. Manpower & Subcontractor Management

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* Allocate manpower according to project requirements.

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* Monitor productivity and utilization of manpower.

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* Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with agreed scope, rates and timelines.

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* Verify subcontractor work measurements before certification/payment.

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* Take corrective action against poor-performing subcontractors.

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D. Material & Procurement Coordination

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* Coordinate with procurement/stores teams for timely availability of project materials.

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* Prepare material requirement schedules based on project execution plans.

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* Monitor material consumption and wastage.

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* Ensure proper material receiving, storage and utilization at site.

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* Prevent material losses, damages and unauthorized usage.

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E. Project Cost Control

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* Monitor project execution against approved budget/BOQ.

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* Control manpower, logistics, subcontracting and miscellaneous site expenses.

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* Identify cost overruns and report them to management.

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* Minimize material wastage and rework.

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* Track project profitability and contribute towards maintaining targeted project margins.

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F. Quality Control

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* Ensure execution as per approved drawings, specifications and applicable standards.

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* Coordinate with QA/QC team for inspections and testing.

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* Ensure proper documentation of inspections and test reports.

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* Identify and eliminate recurring quality issues.

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* Ensure all punch points are closed before project handover.

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G. Safety

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* Ensure strict compliance with site safety procedures.

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* Conduct/participate in toolbox meetings and safety inspections.

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* Ensure PPE usage and safe working practices.

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* Immediately address unsafe conditions and incidents.

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* Coordinate with HSE personnel for corrective actions.

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H. Customer & Stakeholder Coordination

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* Act as the primary operational contact for customers during project execution.

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* Attend project review meetings.

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* Communicate project progress, challenges and recovery plans.

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* Coordinate shutdowns, inspections,



testing and commissioning with customers.

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* Maintain professional relationships while protecting company interests.

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I. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

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* Coordinate pre-commissioning checks and testing.

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* Ensure successful synchronization and commissioning of the solar plant.

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* Coordinate with DISCOM/utility/customer wherever required.

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* Ensure completion of punch-list items.

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* Prepare and submit project completion documentation.

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* Ensure smooth handover to O&M;/AMC team.

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1. Project MIS & Reporting

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The Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining:

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* Daily Progress Report (DPR)

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* Weekly Project Progress Report

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* Project Milestone Tracker

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* Material Requirement & Consumption Report

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* Manpower Deployment Report

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* Subcontractor Performance Report

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* Project Cost/Expense Tracker

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* Quality Inspection Reports

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* Safety Reports

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* Project Risk & Issue Register

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* Punch Point Tracker

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* Commissioning & Handover Documents

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Required Skills

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* Strong project management and execution skills.

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* Valuable understanding of solar EPC projects.

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* Knowledge of electrical and civil works.

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* Manpower and subcontractor management.

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* Planning and scheduling.

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* Cost control.

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* Problem-solving and decision-making.

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* Customer handling.

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* MS Excel / Google Sheets.

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* AutoCAD knowledge will be an advantage.

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* Understanding of project documentation and MIS.

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Educational Qualification

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Preferred:

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* B.Tech/B.E./Diploma in Electrical, Civil or related engineering discipline.

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* 3-5 years of relevant experience in Solar EPC / Electrical EPC / Renewable Energy projects.

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1. Ideal Candidate Profile

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We should look for someone who is:

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“A doer, not just a coordinator.”

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The ideal candidate should be capable of taking a project from site mobilization → execution → testing → commissioning → handover, while simultaneously controlling time, cost, quality, manpower and customer expectations.

📌 Project Manager (Operations) (Agra)
🏢 Starfield Renewables
📍 Agra