Chef de projet (H/F)

At SolarSquare we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India.

In 3 years, we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission.

Know us a bit better through these links:

• Techcrunch SolarSquare article
• Elevation - Podcast with SolarSquare Founders
• Startup by IIT Grads Helps Indian Homes Run on Zero Electricity, Earns Rs 200 Crore in Revenues
• The Climate Conversations ft Solar Square
• Elevation Capital - SolarSquare

Job Title - Project Manager

Department: Operations

Reporting To: Cluster Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Multiple locations across India

Role Overview

As a Project Manager - Operations, you will be the end-to-end owner of solar project execution for residential customers in your assigned territory. From post-sale handover to installation and commissioning, you will ensure that every solar system is delivered on time, with high quality, and to customer delight.

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate with internal teams (design, supply chain, installation), and be the face of SolarSquare on-ground.

If you're passionate about operations, love solving execution challenges, and want to be part of India's clean energy transformation-this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Take charge of residential solar projects from post-sale to final commissioning
• Create detailed project plans with timelines, material & team allocation
• Coordinate with design, supply chain, installation, and service teams for seamless execution

Site Inspections & Readiness

• Conduct or validate pre-installation site checks and address feasibility or civil issues
• Ensure roof readiness, structure alignment, and safety compliance before installation

Vendor & Team Management

• Supervise on-ground installation teams and external vendors
• Ensure adherence to SolarSquare's quality and safety SOPs

Customer Interaction

• Be the key point of contact for customers during the project execution phase
• Provide regular project updates, handle on-ground issues, and ensure a delightful experience

Documentation & Handover

• Ensure all technical documents, compliance checklists, and handover kits are complete
• Coordinate for net-metering and project commissioning with DISCOMs

Reporting & Review

• Maintain accurate project tracking using internal tools/CRMs
• Report daily progress, bottlenecks, and field escalations to Cluster Ops Manager

Key Requirements

Education:

• Graduate or Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil preferred)

Experience:

• 2-5 years in project execution/field operations in solar, construction, electrical, telecom, or infrastructure

Skills:

• Strong coordination & field execution skills
• Problem-solving and ownership mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines
• Familiarity with MS Excel/Google Sheets, CRM tools
• Excellent communication in local language + Hindi/English

Other Requirements:

• Two-wheeler with valid license
• Smartphone with internet access
• Willingness to travel within assigned region
• Comfortable working on weekends (weekday off)

What We Offer

• Competitive fixed salary + performance-linked bonuses
• Steep growth curve in India's fastest-growing clean energy company
• Best-in-class training and mentorship
• Be part of India's energy transition journey