Project Manager– Smart Water Metering / AMI & LoRaWAN

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of Smart Water Metering, AMI/AMR and LoRaWAN projects.
• Plan and coordinate site surveys, meter installation, testing, commissioning and network deployment activities.
• Coordinate with clients, OEMs, installation teams, system integrators, subcontractors and other stakeholders for smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, milestones and deliverables.
• Manage field manpower, installation teams and resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety requirements, project specifications and contractual obligations.
• Monitor meter installation, configuration, testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure successful meter communication, data transmission and integration with the AMI/MDM/head-end system.
• Coordinate deployment and optimization of LoRaWAN gateways, network infrastructure and communication systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical, communication and site-level issues.
• Conduct regular site visits and review field activities to ensure proper execution and quality.
• Maintain project documentation, installation records, test reports, commissioning reports and other required project records.
• Prepare and share project progress reports, MIS, dashboards and milestone updates with management and clients.
• Coordinate with OEMs and technical teams for resolution of hardware, firmware, communication and integration issues.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, SOPs and client requirements.
• Track project risks, dependencies and bottlenecks and take corrective actions proactively.
• Support client inspections, testing, acceptance and handover activities.
• Ensure timely achievement of project milestones and successful project closure.
• Facilitate a smooth transition of the completed project to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Smart Water Metering / AMI / AMR systems.
• Practical understanding of LoRaWAN communication and network architecture.
• Experience in meter installation, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of smart metering communication, gateways, sensors and data transmission.
• Good project planning, execution and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage field teams and multiple project activities simultaneously.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of quality, safety and project documentation requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and project reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites as required.
• Educational QualificationGraduate / BE / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, IT or a related engineering discipline.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
• Smart Water Metering
• AMI / AMR Projects
• LoRaWAN / IoT Projects
• Smart City Projects
• Water Utility Projects
• Electrical / Utility Metering Projects
• Large-scale field installation and commissioning projects