Role & responsibilities

- Project Leadership: Oversee end-to-end execution of PSP projects (1000MW+), ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

- Stakeholder Management: Serve as the principal point of contact for government agencies, international consultants, EPC contractors, investors, and community stakeholders.

- Planning &
- Strategy:

Lead the development of project execution plans, including technical strategies, risk mitigation, environmental and regulatory compliance.

- Team Management: Build, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring a high-performance culture.

- Contract Management: Negotiate and administer EPC, O&M;, and other related contracts. Ensure contractual obligations and milestones are met.

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with environmental, safety, and governmental regulations, including water use permits, resettlement planning, and sustainability goals.

- Budget &

- Cost Control:

Manage multi-billion-dollar budgets with focus on cost optimization and efficient resource deployment.

- Technical Oversight: Supervise design, engineering, geotechnical, tunneling, electro-mechanical, civil works, and hydraulic model studies.

- Risk &

- Quality Management:

Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts. Implement quality assurance/control systems aligned with international standards (e.g., FIDIC, IEC, ISO).

- Commissioning &





- Handover:

Oversee final testing, commissioning, and successful handover to operations teams.

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelor's/Masters degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field. (PhD/Doctorate is an asset)

- 25+ years of experience in hydropower infrastructure, with at least 15 years in PSP-specific projects.

- Demonstrated experience managing large-capex hydropower projects (>$200M) from Feasibility to Commissioning.

- Proven track record of international project experience in Asia, Africa, South America, or Europe is a robust advantage.

- Familiarity with international project delivery models EPC/EPCM, PPP, BOOT.

- In-depth knowledge of pumped storage plant operation, hydraulic design, tunneling, surge shaft/dam construction, and E&M; systems.

Key Skills:

- Strategic Leadership &
- Vision

- Technical &

- Commercial Acumen

- FIDIC/NEC Contractual Expertise

- Risk Management &

- Regulatory Navigation

- Team Building &

- Cross-Cultural Communication

- Negotiation &

- Conflict Resolution

- Sustainability and ESG Integration

- Fluent in English (additional languages an asset)

Preferred Certifications:

- PMP (Project Management Professional)

- Chartered Engineer (CEng) / Professional Engineer(PE)

- ISO 9001/14001/OHSAS 18001 knowledge

📌 Project Director - Pumped Storage Projects (Robertsganj)
🏢 Avaada Energy
📍 Robertsganj