Electrical Construction Manager

Electrical construction manager

Electrical Construction Management

• Oversee execution of HV/LV electrical works, including module stringing, inverter installation, transformer and HT yard works, cable laying, termination, earthing, and SCADA-related installations.

• Ensure electrical construction activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, IEC/IS standards, and project requirements.

• Develop construction methodologies, work sequencing, and execution strategies for electrical scope.

Planning, Scheduling & Control

• Review and finalize electrical construction schedules, micro-plans, and manpower deployment plans in coordination with planning teams.

• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and take corrective actions to mitigate delays.

• Support project cost control through optimized resource utilization and effective work-front planning.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface with clients, consultants, OEMs, EPC partners, and subcontractors for all electrical construction activities.

• Coordinate closely with civil, mechanical, commissioning, QA/QC, and HSE teams to ensure smooth integration of works.

• Lead electrical construction review meetings and resolve inter-disciplinary issues.

Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight

• Implement and enforce quality management systems for electrical construction works.

• Review and approve method statements, inspection & test plans (ITPs), and technical submittals.

• Ensure timely closure of NCRs and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide technical guidance for complex electrical construction challenges and value engineering initiatives.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Promote and enforce a strong electrical safety culture across all sites.

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies, statutory regulations, and electrical safety standards.

• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Material, Equipment & Contractor Management

• Plan and coordinate procurement and mobilization of electrical materials, equipment, and tools.

• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and compliance with contractual requirements.

• Ensure proper storage, handling, and usage of electrical materials to minimize losses and rework.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify electrical construction risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Lead resolution of major site issues such as design conflicts, interface challenges, resource constraints, and execution bottlenecks.

• Support change management, claims, and commercial discussions related to electrical construction scope.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Review and approve daily, weekly, and monthly electrical construction progress reports.

• Provide accurate status updates to project management and senior leadership.

• Track key milestones and ensure readiness for testing, commissioning, and energization.

Regulatory & External Coordination

• Coordinate with statutory authorities, utilities, and third-party inspectors for electrical approvals, inspections, and energization clearances.

• Ensure compliance with local electrical regulations, grid codes, and project-specific requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• 12–25 years of experience in electrical construction, with significant exposure to utility-scale solar / renewable energy EPC projects.

• Proven leadership experience managing large teams, multiple contractors, and high-value projects.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

• In-depth knowledge of solar electrical systems and construction practices.

• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple sites and fast-track project schedules.