Team Leader – PMC

Location: Gandhinagar, GJ, India
Department: Engineering

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Team Leader – PMC (Site Level) to lead on-site execution of transmission lines, substations (AIS/GIS), and renewable energy integration projects.

The role acts as the Owner’s Representative at site, responsible for day-to-day coordination, supervision, and control of EPC contractors, ensuring that project execution aligns with approved designs, quality standards, HSE requirements, and project schedules.

The Team Leader will lead and coordinate Electrical, Civil & Structural, I&C, QA/QC, and HSE site teams, ensuring seamless execution, interface management, and timely commissioning.

Core Strength

Strong capability in end-to-end project ownership from engineering validation, site execution, construction monitoring, and contractor billing to testing, commissioning, and statutory compliance while maintaining a zero-incident safety culture and strict quality benchmarks. Recognized for strong stakeholder coordination, vendor management, and operational discipline, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Execution Leadership

• Lead day-to-day site activities for substations, transmission lines, and associated infrastructure
• Ensure execution as per approved drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies
• Coordinate closely with EPC contractors to achieve planned milestones and targets
• Maintain site-level look-ahead plans (weekly/monthly) and monitor progress

2. Multi-Disciplinary Coordination (On-Site)

• Direct and coordinate site teams comprising:
  • Electrical Engineers (Substation, Transmission, Protection)
  • Civil & Structural Engineers (foundations, GIS buildings, cable cellars, tower works)
  • I&C Engineers (SCADA, SAS, communication systems)
  • QA/QC and HSE teams
• Ensure all disciplines work in integrated manner with proper interface management
• Resolve site-level engineering and execution issues in coordination with design teams

3. Contractor Supervision & Billing Control

• Supervise EPC contractor activities for compliance with scope, quality, safety, and timelines
• Verify and certify:
  • RA bills and measurements
  • Work completion and milestone achievements
• Monitor resource deployment, material utilization, and site productivity
• Identify delays and implement corrective and recovery actions

4. Quality Assurance & Control (Site Implementation)

• Ensure implementation of Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
• Conduct and supervise:
  • Incoming material inspections
  • Stage inspections and testing activities
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, standards (IS/IEC), and approved drawings
• Track and close non-conformances (NCRs)

5. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Enforcement

• Enforce zero-harm safety culture across all site activities
• Ensure adherence to approved HSE plans, method statements, and statutory requirements
• Conduct daily safety briefings, site inspections, and audits
• Monitor high-risk activities such as:
  • Working at height (tower erection)
  • Heavy lifting (transformers/reactors)
  • Electrical energization works

6. Construction Supervision

• Supervise construction of:
  • AIS/GIS substations up to 765 kV (including GIS buildings and cable cellars)
  • HV/EHV/UHV/HVDC Transmission lines (tower erection, stringing, stub foundations)
  • Renewable pooling substations and evacuation systems
• Ensure proper execution of critical equipment installation and alignment
• Monitor civil-electrical interface activities

7. Renewable Integration & Grid Interface (Site Level)

• Coordinate site activities related to solar/wind/BESS integration with substations
• Ensure readiness of SCADA/SAS systems and communication interfaces
• Support grid connectivity requirements and inspections by utilities (SLDC/RLDC)

8. Stakeholder Coordination (Site Interface)

• Act as site focal point for:
  • Client representatives
  • EPC contractors and vendors
  • Local authorities and inspectors
• Conduct daily/weekly progress meetings and coordination reviews
• Escalate critical issues to project management in timely manner

9. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare and submit:
  • Daily Progress Reports (DPR)
  • Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports (WPR/MPR)
• Track physical progress vs schedule and identify slippages
• Maintain site records, logs, and documentation

10. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate and supervise:
  • Pre-commissioning checks and testing
  • Equipment energization and commissioning activities
• Ensure readiness for grid synchronization and performance testing
• Verify as-built drawings, punch points, and handover documentation

Qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 12–18 years in power sector (EPC/PMC/site execution roles)
• Experience in:
  • Substations up to 220 kV / 400 kV / ±500 kV / 765 kV / ±800 kV
  • Transmission lines and renewable integration projects
  • Site execution and contractor management

Technical & Professional Skills

Technical Expertise

• Substations (AIS/GIS), Transmission Lines, Renewable Integration
• Construction supervision and site execution practices
• Basic understanding of protection, SCADA, and grid interface

Project Execution Skills

• Site planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Contractor supervision and billing verification
• Issue resolution and coordination

Tools

• MS Project / Primavera (basic usage)
• AutoCAD (drawing review)
• MS Office and reporting tools

Additional Information

         Key Competencies

• Strong site leadership and team coordination
• Problem-solving and decision-making under site constraints
• Effective communication with multi-stakeholders
• High commitment to safety and quality
• Result-oriented execution mindset

• Key Focus Areas (Site-Level Execution)

• Safe and timely construction of substations and transmission systems
• Quality assurance and compliance with specifications
• Effective contractor and interface management
• Smooth commissioning and grid integration
• Real-time progress monitoring and reporting

• Additional Information

• Willingness to work at remote project sites
• Experience in large-scale, multi-location infrastructure projects preferred

• Alignment with Discipline Leads (Site Level)

• Electrical Lead: Execution of HV/EHV systems, testing & commissioning
• Civil Lead: Foundations, structures, GIS buildings, and site development
• I&C Lead: SCADA, SAS, and communication systems
• QA/QC Lead: Inspection, testing, and quality compliance
• HSE Lead: Safety implementation and monitoring

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.