Lead Project Cluster South

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Energy Solutions Limited: Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) is a leading player in India’s power transmission and energy infrastructure sector, enabling seamless and efficient energy flow across the nation. With a strong presence in both operational and under-construction projects, AESL manages over 20,000 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and substations. As a part of the Adani Group, AESL is driven by the philosophy of #GrowthWithGoodness, aiming to build a sustainable and resilient energy future. Through digital innovation, smart grid deployment, and a commitment to ESG excellence, AESL plays a vital role in strengthening India’s energy security and powering inclusive growth.

Job Purpose: The Lead - Projects (Mechanical)-ACSL provides strategic leadership for the mechanical aspects of district cooling system (DCS) projects, ensuring the successful delivery of Greenfield and Brownfield initiatives across India. This role leads the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical systems within the design-build-own-operate (DBOO) framework, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The position focuses on effective resource management, risk mitigation, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, contributing to the efficient integration of mechanical systems. This role plays a critical part in the successful expansion of ACSL’s DCS portfolio, driving operational excellence, business growth, and long-term project success.

Lead - Projects (Mechanical)-ACSL

Project Design and Technical Oversight:

Enhance design integrity by analysing technical drawings, interpreting specifications, and determining mechanical requirements to ensure designs consistently meet client expectations and minimize revisions.

Elevate project quality by reviewing and approving engineering plans, material proposals, and method statements, fostering smooth execution and reducing rework.

Project Execution and Monitoring:

Accelerate project delivery by developing and tracking detailed timelines with clear milestones and resource allocations, ensuring seamless progress and timely completion.

Boost operational efficiency by overseeing on-site inspections to verify that mechanical services strictly adhere to approved shop drawings and consultant specifications, thereby streamlining installation and minimizing rework.

Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Risk Management:

Uphold high quality standards by conducting regular quality assurance checks on mechanical components to ensure project outputs consistently align with technical specifications and reliability goals.

Ensure safety and compliance by rigorously monitoring health and safety practices at project sites, fostering a secure work environment that adheres to all regulatory and environmental standards.

Proactively mitigate risks by identifying mechanical defects early, coordinating timely remedial actions with contractors, and fostering a culture of prompt issue resolution to maintain project continuity.

Technology, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement:

Drive innovation by integrating the latest technologies and industry best practices into mechanical designs and execution, fostering a forward-thinking approach that enhances system performance and cost-effectiveness.

Promote continuous improvement by regularly reviewing project outcomes and operational processes, encouraging a proactive mindset to refine methods and boost overall efficiency.

Team Management:

Enhance team capabilities by identifying skill gaps, implementing targeted training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Strengthen team performance by clearly defining responsibilities and promoting proactive communication, ensuring that each team member’s contributions align with project objectives.

Stakeholder Management:

Ensure seamless collaboration by maintaining clear and open communication with internal teams, contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies, fostering unified project direction and prompt resolution of issues.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Energy engineering department

Techno commercial

HO

HODs

AESL

Other Adani group verticals

Key Stakeholders - External

OEMs,

Consultants

Contractors

Cooling off takers/End users

Govt authorities

Nodal agencies

Educational Qualification:

Engineering Graduate – Mechanical

Work Experience (Range of years):

Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience

Work experience with leading organizations

Good hands-on experience on the execution of green field and brownfield projects and exposure on T&C and O&M aspects of the project, preferably in MEP/HVAC/Utilities/Real Estate sector.