Project Execution Lead - Renewable Energy (Wind)

Date: 6 Aug 2026

Location: Delhi, IN

Company: GMR Group

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Execution Lead will be responsible for end-to-end execution, delivery, and commissioning of renewable energy projects (Wind, Hybrid, and Storage). The role requires strong technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities to manage multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. The individual will take full accountability for project timelines, budgets, quality, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.

ORGANISATION CHART

Chief Business Officer -> Lead Design & Engineering (Wind & Solar)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities Key Performance Indicators

Project Planning & Management

  • Lead complete lifecycle of RE projects from Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) to COD.
  • Prepare, review, and drive Project Execution Plans, resource plans, risk registers, and quality assurance processes.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent PM platforms.
  • Lead weekly & monthly progress review meetings with internal teams, EPC partners, OEMs, and contractors.

 

Technical Oversight

  • Oversee detailed engineering for civil, electrical, and mechanical BoP — foundations, structures, switchyards, transmission lines, SCADA, WTG interfaces, etc.
  • Validate engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design changes.
  • Ensure design coxmpliance with Indian and international codes, CEA regulations, OEM guidelines, and state policies.
 
   

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Accountabilities Key Performance Indicators

 

Costing & Budget Control

  • Prepare and validate BoP cost estimates (civil, electrical, mechanical).
  • Evaluate cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
  • Monitor project budgets, cash flows, and certify contractor invoices.
  • Conduct techno-commercial analysis for variations, claims, and change orders.

 

 

Contractor, Local Stakeholders & Vendor Management

  • Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, subcontractors, and site vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery.
  • Evaluate technical and commercial proposals during procurement.
  • Ensure strict adherence to contractual obligations, SLAs, and project milestones.
  • Resolve site-level disputes and ensure smooth coordination.

 

Site Execution & Quality Management

  • Lead site execution teams across multiple sites as required.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards, method statements, and inspection & test plans (ITPs).
  • Drive site audits, material inspections, and quality compliance for all BoP works.

 

. Safety, Statutory & Compliance

  • Enforce safety culture and compliance with corporate EHS standards.
  • Ensure statutory approvals from CEIG, SLDC, STU, DISCOM, Pollution Control Boards, etc.
  • Engage with government agencies, local authorities, land owners, and stakeholders.
 

Commissioning & Handover

  • Lead mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, testing, and final commissioning activities.
  • Ensure successful synchronization with the grid and COD certifications.
  • Handover project to O&M teams with complete documentation.
 

Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate with internal teams — Engineering, SCM, Finance, Commercial, Legal, BD, and O&M.
  • Provide regular project status updates to management and investors.
  • Maintain strong relationships with government bodies, OEMs, EPC partners, and regulatory authorities.
 

 

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

  • Government agencies, regulatory bodies, EPC contractors, technology providers, industry forums
  • External Vendors and contractors

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

Engineering & Design, Procurement & SCM, Contracts & Finance, Regulatory & Approvals Teams, EPC Contractors & Vendors, Head Office Leadership.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

Multi crore rupee nuclear project budgets; long-term revenue planning

OTHER DIMENSIONS

Cross-functional teams; multi-country project management

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering (mandatory).
  • PMP / Prince2 certification (preferred but not mandatory).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • 15–18 years in project execution of large-scale wind, hybrid, or RE + storage projects in India
  • Strong expertise in BoP engineering and costing (civil, electrical, mechanical)
  • Good knowledge of WTGs, inverters, transformers, switchyard construction, transmission line works, and SCADA systems
  • Experience executing projects of 100 MW+ in Wind (preferred: hybrid projects)

Technical Competencies

  • Proficiency in project management tools: MS Project, Primavera, SAP, ERP, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of project planning, tracking, risk management, and reporting.
  • Ability to manage large-scale EPC contracts and multiple project sites.

COMPETENCIES

  • Capability Building
  • Social Awareness
  • Planning & Decision Making
  • Execution & Results
  • Strategic Orientation
  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
  • Networking
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
  • Stakeholder Focus