Project Manager – Solar PV

Company Description

Arbutus Consultants Pvt Ltd. is a consulting firm head-quartered in Pune, India and working at the intersection of clean energy, sustainability and engineering. We provide comprehensive advisory and engineering support to clients seeking to decarbonize and transition to clean energy. Our clientele is spread across geographies and sectors.

Location: Pune / Coimbatore, India
Industry: Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Sustainability

About the Role:

Project Manager – Solar PV

Arbutus Consultants | Renewable Energy Advisory & Engineering

About the Role

Arbutus Consultants is seeking a structured, commercially aware, and technically strong Project Manager – Solar PV to lead renewable energy assignments across engineering, advisory, design, and construction monitoring projects.

The role requires strong contract alignment, execution discipline, client management capability, and cross-functional coordination across internal teams and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract & Scope Management

• Review and interpret project contracts and scope.
• Break down deliverables, milestones, timelines, and billing triggers.
• Prevent scope creep through structured change management.
• Align project execution strictly with contractual commitments.

2. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain project execution plans.
• Track schedules, milestones, and critical paths.
• Monitor progress against baseline using structured controls.
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and client/site schedules.

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of coordination for clients.
• Lead review meetings, progress discussions, and governance calls.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments and external consultants.
• Escalate risks and issues in a timely and structured manner.

4. Project Controls & Reporting

• Develop and monitor:
• S-curves
• Progress trackers
• Risk & red flag registers
• Decision and action logs
• Create executive dashboards for management reporting.
• Link deliverables with billing milestones and commercial tracking.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering Practice Leads, QAQC teams, and Operations.
• Ensure resource alignment and workload distribution.
• Drive accountability across teams for timely deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Civil / Renewable Energy preferred)
• MBA in Project Management / Operations (preferred)
• 3-6 years of experience in utility-scale Solar PV projects

Technical & Tool Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience in MS Project or equivalent project management tools
• Ability to develop and interpret S-curves, resource loading, and progress dashboards
• Strong understanding of project controls and contract management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹610,367.19 - ₹1,092,388.26 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person