Senior Project Manager -Construction-Pune, India (Diversity)

Senior Project Manager – Construction – Engie, Pune India

ENGIE is global leading energy company that develops its businesses – Power, Natural Gas, Energy Services – around a model based on responsible growth to take on the challenges of the transition to a low-carbon economy: security of supply, the rational use of resources, access to sustainable energy and climate change. The Group provides governments, communities, cities and businesses with efficient and innovative solutions based on its expertise in four key sectors: independent power development, renewable energy and energy efficiency services.

ENGIE’s Business Unit for the AMEA region headquartered in Dubai, has activities in large scale power generation and water desalination, gas retail & distribution and energy services for B2B customers. Leveraging on its strong positions, the BU is developing its presence in renewable energies, in the gas value chain and in energy efficiency services.

ENGIE INDIA (Solairedirect Energy India Private Limited) - Present in India since 2010, is based in Pune, Maharashtra. Today, Engie India has a total of around 1.1GWp solar PV and 0.3GW Wind installations across 17 sites.

Engie Website: https://www.engie.com/

Purpose of the Job:

Set up and animate the Construction Management System in accordance with company policy. Management of complete Construction on site and ensure incident free construction / operations on site, timely completion and ensuring quality at all levels in the project.

Reporting lines

This position reports to Head - Construction Projects / COO for all day to day activities pertaining to specific site/s. 

Key Accountabilities

Overall responsibility for successfully delivering Solar PV/Wind/Hybrid projects to include all Field Engineering, Local Procurement, Construction, Commissioning phases and Handover of the Project.

Provide timely and accurate project performance on site and status reporting.

Enforce compliance with all contractual requirements.

Enforce compliance with all Federal, State and Local codes, regulations and requirements;

Responsible for the application and enforcement on site of the Health, Safety and Environmental policy.

Accountable for the operational implementation of Quality requirements (setup and enforcement of QAP, NCR management) as well as enforcement of the Project Quality Control Plan during execution.

Manage any local issues arising on site, manage all stakeholders in such a way that the site functioning is not affected and company’s reputation is not affected.

Completion of the site in all respects and handing over to O&M.

Overall site management.

Detailed responsibilities

Perform preliminary site survey, on site data collection, evaluation of occupation plan and preliminary identification of potential issues to be considered during the construction (site access, climatic conditions, construction authorizations, etc.).

Co-ordinate with EPC Project Manager for all matters pertaining to the site under execution.

Assist in the negotiations and review of all suppliers and subcontractors contractual and technical obligations with the support of the procurement team.

Prepare the Site Execution planning.

Identify and Manage risks and opportunities.

Prepare and apply for the construction authorizations (administrative declarations, road access authorizations, etc.

Define the project organization in line with the Project Execution / Quality Assurance Plan and participate in the selection of key personnel.

Construction management and decide how the site construction activities will be managed and controlled.

Manage all local issues in a safe manner while maintaining the reputation of the company.

Establish a site construction office, coordinate communication with subcontractor’s representatives on site, manage any site supervising resources, either internal or through engineering firms; Warrant QHSE follow-up including NCR / REX / OFI management and corresponding reporting to HQ QHSE department as well as Quality recording.

Perform all management documents as requested and mainly monthly review and structured detailed reporting on project status, progress and trends to the Project Company.

Direct, monitor and control of all the site activities to ensure compliance with project schedules, initial budget and actualized forecasts, approve progress situations and invoices according with the payment terms set out in relevant sub-contracts.

Control the cost report.

Control of the bill of materials on site.

Daily/Weekly/Monthly EPC Construction Progress Report.

Ensure Project documentation in Sharepoint and / or in other Project Datarooms as required.

Contribute, on demand of the EPC Project Manager, to answer the requests of any design/engineering advisors engaged by the Project Company with respect to the construction and operation of the projects.

Contribute for the fulfilment of  the lenders’ technical advisors requirements (Q&A, site inspections, approval of EPC instalments milestones, etc.), and prepare all technical and EPC related inputs as required from time to time by the EPC Project Manager and/or the lenders, their advisers, the off-taker and  the grid operator.

Alert the management of any deviation.

Enforce execution of the Overall Quality Control Plan (including SAT, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities) until COD of the Project, and share progress with the Quality Control department.

Coordinate the pre-commissioning and commissioning of the asset with the various Equipment suppliers, contractors and Grid Operators to the satisfaction of Lenders and Equity Technical advisors and as per minimum guaranteed performance level in the contract, with the involvement of the Quality Control department.

Ensure all material reconciliation

Getting all As-built drawings prepared from the relevant people

Manage all site claims by contractors, Insurance, etc.

Handover of the completed site to O&M department.

Preparation and sharing of the REX for the project.

Life skills:

Self-motivated, independent professional with excellent communication skills, strong technical aptitude and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Proactive self-starter, highly motivated, focused on working at a high level and producing an excellent work

product under changing priorities and deadlines

Proven track record of being highly effective in unstructured business environment remote from corporate support.

Demonstrated ability to manage and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups

Process oriented with strong organization skills to manage multiple activities in parallel and prioritize competing demands.

Leadership and team building capabilities.

Key relationships

Key relationships are as follows:

Internal

Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Operations Manager, Site Engineers and Supervisors, Office team, etc.

External

Owner’s Engineer, EPC (General) Contractor, all contractors and workmen on site, logistics provider, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical);

15+ years of relevant work experience in the energy market; majorly should be in Solar projects.

Proven track record of successfully managing Construction phases of large power projects ideally in the solar industry, but could also be in the renewable, building construction (industrial, commercial, resort, etc.) or conventional energy industry;

Experience of construction laws and regulations including labor related laws, health and safety, grid codes, etc.;

Competent and experienced in overall construction management;

Available for local and international travels

Be fluent in English (spoken and written)

Location / Travel

Based on project site in India or Internationally as required.