Solar PMC Team Leader
Company: AECOM
Role summary
Solar PMC Team Leader is a role at AECOM in Khavda, Gujarat, India (on-site). Posted 2026-08-21. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Solar PMC Team Leader
- Company
- AECOM
- Location
- Khavda, Gujarat, India
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-08-21
You’ll be leading major solar infrastructure projects for one of the most respected firms in the engineering space, making this a fantastic move for a seasoned professional looking to drive large-scale renewable energy initiatives. With a decade of experience under your belt, you’ll have the autonomy to shape project delivery strategies while working on high-impact sustainable energy solutions.
Job description
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Description
Job Summary
AECOM is seeking an experienced Solar Site Team Leader to lead the day-to-day Project Management Consultant (PMC) oversight of utility-scale solar EPC package execution. The role serves as the single package-level coordination and integration point for progress, risk, quality, health and safety, commissioning, testing, and HOTO (Hand Over Take Over) readiness activities.
The Solar Site Team Leader is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary PMC resources, monitoring contractor performance, consolidating site observations into actionable recommendations, and ensuring timely resolution of project constraints to support successful project delivery and commercial operation.
Key Responsibilities
Site Delivery Oversight
Lead and coordinate day-to-day PMC activities across solar construction clusters and project work fronts.
Manage deployment priorities and resource allocation for PMC discipline engineers and cluster construction managers.
Monitor EPC contractor performance against approved schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
Support achievement of project milestones and Commercial Operation Date (COD) targets.
Progress Monitoring & Performance Management
Review EPC workfront readiness, resource deployment plans, construction sequencing strategies, and productivity performance.
Assess schedule progress and identify risks, constraints, and recovery opportunities.
Monitor implementation of contractor recovery plans and corrective actions.
Validate package-level status updates prior to submission to the Solar Lead and Programme Controls team.
Risk & Constraint Management
Identify, assess, and monitor critical package risks, constraints, and interface challenges.
Drive closure of high-priority punch points and construction constraints impacting project completion.
Develop action trackers and escalation reports for unresolved issues requiring management intervention.
Support risk mitigation planning and execution across project stakeholders.
Interface & Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate interactions between EPC contractors, OEMs, client representatives, commissioning teams, and PMC disciplines.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to address project issues and maintain alignment across all stakeholders.
Support integration activities associated with testing, energization, commissioning, and handover requirements.
Ensure effective communication of package status, issues, and recommended actions.
Commissioning & HOTO Readiness
Support commissioning planning, testing activities, performance verification, and HOTO preparation.
Monitor project readiness for energization and operational handover milestones.
Review commissioning constraints and recommend actions necessary to achieve readiness objectives.
Coordinate resolution of outstanding technical and quality issues affecting handover acceptance.
Reporting & Client Support
Consolidate discipline-specific observations and translate them into package-level recommendations.
Prepare status reports, escalation notes, and readiness assessments for programme leadership and client review.
Provide clear visibility of project performance, risks, constraints, and mitigation plans.
Support client governance meetings and project review workshops.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
Experience
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, power generation, or major infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in construction management, site supervision, project delivery, or PMC roles on large EPC projects.
Demonstrated experience managing multidiscipline site teams during construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
Experience working directly with EPC contractors, OEMs, and client organizations.
Additional Information
Strong understanding of utility-scale Solar PV systems and associated balance-of-plant infrastructure.
Knowledge of construction methodologies, commissioning processes, testing requirements, and handover procedures.
Familiarity with project controls, schedule management, risk management, and quality assurance practices.
Ability to interpret construction progress, identify risks, and drive issue resolution.
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About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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