Assistant Manager -Project Management Coordinator (Construction) – Pune

Job Description:

• Purpose of the Job:Reporting linesKey AccountabilitiesProvide timely and accurate project performance on site and status reporting.Enforce compliance with all Federal, State and Local codes, regulations and requirements;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.Completion of the site in all respects and handing over to O&M.Detailed responsibilitiesCo-ordinate with EPC Project Manager for all matters pertaining to the site under execution.Prepare the Site Execution planning.Prepare and apply for the construction authorizations (administrative declarations, road access authorizations, etc.Construction management and decide how the site construction activities will be managed and controlled.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.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 of the bill of materials on site.Ensure Project documentation in Sharepoint and / or in other Project Datarooms as required.Contribute for the fulfilment ofthe 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 andthe grid operator.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.Ensure all material reconciliationManage all site claims by contractors, Insurance, etc.Preparation and sharing of the REX for the project.Self-motivated, independent professional with excellent communication skills, strong technical aptitude and the ability to thrive under pressure.product under changing priorities and deadlinesDemonstrated ability to manage and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groupsLeadership and team building capabilities.Key relationships are as follows:Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Operations Manager, Site Engineers and Supervisors, Office team, etc.Owner’s Engineer, EPC (General) Contractor, all contractors and workmen on site, logistics provider, etc.Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical);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;Competent and experienced in overall construction management;Be fluent in English (spoken and written)Based on project site in India or Internationally as required.
• Location / Travel
• Available for local and international travels
• Experience of construction laws and regulations including labor related laws, health and safety, grid codes, etc.;
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the energy market; majorly should be in Solar projects.
• Qualifications & Experience
• External
• Internal
• Key relationships
• Process oriented with strong organization skills to manage multiple activities in parallel and prioritize competing demands.
• Proven track record of being highly effective in unstructured business environment remote from corporate support.
• Proactive self-starter, highly motivated, focused on working at a high level and producing an excellent work
• Life skills:
• Handover of the completed site to O&M department.
• Getting all As-built drawings prepared from the relevant people
• 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.
• Alert the management of any deviation.
• 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.
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly EPC Construction Progress Report.
• Control the cost report.
• Perform all management documents as requested and mainly monthly review and structured detailed reporting on project status, progress and trends to the Project Company.
• Manage all local issues in a safe manner while maintaining the reputation of the company.
• Define the project organization in line with the Project Execution / Quality Assurance Plan and participate in the selection of key personnel.
• Identify and Manage risks and opportunities.
• Assist in the negotiations and review of all suppliers and subcontractors contractual and technical obligations with the support of the procurement team.
• 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.).
• Overall site management.
• 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.
• Responsible for the application and enforcement on site of the Health, Safety and Environmental policy.
• Enforce compliance with all contractual requirements.
• 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.
• This position reports to Senior Manager Project Management for all day to day activities pertaining to specific site/s.
• 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.