Project Head- Solar EPC

Zigsaw is hiring a Project Head for their Solar EPC division in Mumbai, requiring over 10 years of experience in the domestic market. The role involves leading large-scale solar power projects, managing budgets, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical infrastructure, project management, and team leadership. A relevant engineering degree and experience with utility-scale projects are essential.
Budget : 25 LPA

Requirement : 10+ years relevant experience ( in Domestic Market)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and seasoned professional to lead our Solar EPC vertical as the Project Head.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and execution of

large-scale solar power projects (utility-scale and C&I), ensuring delivery excellence from concept to

commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of hands-on experience in electrical

infrastructure and Solar EPC projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in large-scale

power transmission projects, substations, EHV networks, AC/DC systems, and transformer/substation

installations, coupled with deep expertise in with a proven track record of managing multi-megawatt

projects and leading cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic leadership and vision for all Solar EPC projects, aligning with organizational
• goals.
• Lead the end-to-end execution of solar power projects including feasibility, design, procurement,
• construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and implement detailed project management plans, timelines, and risk mitigation
• strategies.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, statutory, and environmental standards throughout project
• lifecycle.
• Manage large project budgets, cost control, resource allocation, and vendor negotiations.
• Build and mentor a high-performance project execution team; oversee recruitment, training, and
• performance management.
• Drive stakeholder engagement including clients, government agencies, DISCOMs, consultants,
• and vendors.
• Conduct regular project reviews, generate MIS reports, and present progress to the board.
• Identify new technologies, innovations, and process improvements to enhance project efficiency
• and profitability.

Education/Experience

Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering and Master’s degree or MBA
• preferred.
• Deep understanding of solar PV technologies, BOS components, SCADA, grid integration, and
• regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in executing utility-scale solar projects (50MW and above) and/or large
• industrial rooftop/C&I projects.
• Proficient in project planning tools (Primavera/MS Project), AutoCAD, PVsyst, and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively and manage geographically dispersed project teams.

Preferred:
• PMP/Prince2 certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with MNRE, SECI, and state-level solar policy frameworks.
• Experience working with international EPC standards or global solar developers is a plus.