Position: Project Site Head Solar

Project: Khavda Solar Power Project (SJVN)

Location: Khavda, Gujarat

Department: Projects / EPC / Execution

Reports To: Project Director / COO Projects

Employment Type: Full-time (Site-based)

Role Purpose The Project Site Head Solar is responsible for end-to-end execution and management of the assigned solar power project at the Khavda site, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, quality compliance, safety adherence, and coordination with SJVN and other stakeholders . The role demands strong leadership, techno-commercial understanding, and hands-on execution capability in large-scale utility solar projects.

Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Delivery

- Lead complete on-site execution of the solar power project from mobilization to commissioning and handover.
- Ensure adherence to approved schedules, budgets, and technical specifications .
- Drive progress to meet milestones, COD timelines, and contractual obligations .

Client & Stakeholder Management (SJVN Focus)

- Act as the single point of contact at site for SJVN representatives, consultants, and auditors.
- Ensure compliance with SJVN quality, safety, reporting, and documentation standards .
- Handle site-level meetings, coordination reviews, and issue resolution proactively.

Planning, Monitoring & Control

- Review and track project plans, construction schedules, and resource deployment.
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress; initiate course corrections where required.
- Ensure timely submission of MIS, DPRs, progress reports, and billing certifications .





Contractor & Vendor Management

- Manage EPC contractors, sub-contractors, and service vendors at site.
- Ensure productivity, manpower adequacy, equipment availability, and material control.
- Resolve site-level contractual disputes and enforce performance standards.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

- Ensure execution as per approved drawings, technical specifications, IS/IEC standards , and statutory norms.
- Oversee quality checks for modules, MMS, inverters, piling, cabling, and electrical systems .
- Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities with relevant stakeholders.

Safety, Health & Environment (HSE)

- Enforce strict compliance with HSE policies, SOPs, and statutory safety norms .
- Ensure secure work practices, toolbox talks, audits, and incident-free execution.
- Take immediate corrective action in case of unsafe practices or non-compliance.

Team Leadership & Administration

- Lead and mentor site teams including engineering, QA/QC, HSE, planning, store, and admin personnel.
- Ensure manpower discipline, performance management, and team morale at a remote site.
- Coordinate with corporate HR and support functions for staffing and site operations.





Risk Management & Problem Solving

- Identify execution risks related to land, logistics, weather, approvals, or vendors.
- Develop mitigation plans and escalate critical issues with solutions.
- Ensure business continuity despite site challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil) mandatory.
- 15+ years of total experience , with 8+ years in large-scale solar project execution .
- Proven experience as Site Head / Project Head / Construction Head for utility-scale solar projects (100 MW+ preferred).
- Prior experience with PSUs (SJVN/NTPC/SECI/PowerGrid) will be a strong advantage.

Technical & Functional Expertise

- Utility-scale Solar PV project execution
- EPC contract management
- Progress planning (Primavera / MS Project desirable)
- Grid connectivity & commissioning coordination
- Knowledge of statutory approvals, HSE norms, and audits
- Strong understanding of project cost control and billing

Behavioral & Leadership Competencies

- Strong ownership and accountability mindset
- Ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in remote locations
- Decisive, solution-oriented, and resilient under pressure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High safety consciousness and ethical standards

Working Conditions

- Full-time, site-based role at Khavda, Gujarat
- Exposure to desert climate and large construction activities
- Accommodation and site facilities as per company policy

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