Project Manager (Substn)

About the Company

Ashoka Buildcon Limited is seeking a senior power-sector leader to head the execution of its pan-India portfolio of EHV Transmission, Substation and Distribution projects across EPC and TBCB models.

About the Role

Reporting to senior management, you will own project delivery from award through commissioning and commercial operation — providing strategic direction to Project Managers and Engineering Heads across multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio leadership — Drive execution of 765/400/220/132 kV AIS & GIS substations, EHV transmission lines, renewable energy evacuation, Green Energy Corridor, pooling substations and grid interconnection projects across India.
• Execution governance — Establish project governance frameworks, SOPs, risk management systems and performance dashboards; lead monthly portfolio reviews on schedule, cost, quality, safety and commercial outcomes.
• Commercial & contract management — Strategic oversight of EPC contracts, TBCB agreements, claims, EOT, variations and arbitration support; drive improvement in project margins, cash flow and commercial closure.
• Procurement & construction oversight — Coordinate with OEMs on critical equipment (transformers, GIS, protection & automation, SCADA/SAS); guide site teams through civil, erection, testing and commissioning.
• Compliance & HSE — Ensure adherence to the Electricity Act 2003, CEA/CERC/SERC regulations, Grid Code, TSA obligations and IS/IEC standards; champion a Zero Harm safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience: 25–30 years of progressive experience in execution and business management of EHV Transmission, Substation and Distribution projects, with a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role managing multiple EPC/TBCB projects simultaneously.
• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (mandatory); M.Tech (Power Systems) and/or MBA/PGDM preferred.
• Track record: Proven delivery of TBCB/ISTS projects, Green Energy Corridor or renewable evacuation infrastructure, and utility-scale transmission networks (400 kV and above) — with POWERGRID, MSETCL, or private transmission developers.
• Leadership: Strategic decision-making, financial and commercial acumen, client relationship management, and a demonstrated ability to build high-performing project leadership teams.