Venkatesh Sunkam

Accomplished Electrical Project Manager with over 12 years of core technical and managerial experience in the installation, execution, testing, and commissioning of large-scale Power Systems, Switchyards, Substations, and Green Energy Projects (Ground-Mounted & Rooftop up to 250 MW). Proven expertise in vendor management, client relations, SCADA operations, team leadership, and Pan-India project delivery for high-profile clients including Adani, Infosys, Flipkart, Amazon, BMW, and Siemens.

Project Manager - Cecube India Pvt. Ltd. - Pan-India

(2024-09)

Managing end-to-end execution of turnkey Pan-India electrical projects, including substations, switchyards, and solar green energy installations.

• Directing ongoing 250 MW ground-mounted solar project in Owk, Andhra Pradesh.
• Directing relationships with key corporate clients including Adani, Hero, Infosys, Flipkart, Amazon, Indiabulls, CBRE, BMW, and Honda.
• Overseeing site cash flows, manpower allocation, vendor billing certifications, and progress reporting to Head Office and clients.

Senior Engineer - Adani Green Energy Ltd. - Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

(2022-03 - 2024-09)

• Successfully executed a 250 MW ground-mounted solar project divided into 20 blocks of 12.5 MW each.
• Supervised installation of HT/LT cable laying, grounding systems (AC/DC), electrical panels, transformers, auxiliary transformers, ACDBs, and inverters.
• Ensured quality standards and strict timeline adherence for power export delivery onto the APDCL grid.

Project Manager - Arcedo Systems - Madurai, Tamil Nadu

(2019-06 - 2023-02)

• Managed execution of 6.5 MW ground-mounted solar plant in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
• Oversaw AC/DC cable laying, transformer setup, electrical panel erection, and inverter commissioning.

Engineering Manager - Inox Leisure Ltd. - Pan-India

(2017-01 - 2019-05)

Handled facility engineering operations across multiplexes.

• Managed DG sets, MCCB/ACB panels, vendor bill certifications, project maintenance, and technical manpower.

Site Engineer - Siemens Ltd. - Multiple Locations

(2015-07 - 2016-12)

Executed electrical works across power plants, switchyards, stacker/reclaimers, solar plants, and shipyards.

• Guided field workers on tower erection, control room installations, single-line diagrams (SLD), and cable route layouts.
• Executed major cargo ship project (75 bulk carriers) at Pipavav Shipyard.

Site Supervisor - Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. - Mumbai, India

Supervised utility electrical works, shipbuilding projects, lighting power panels, and cable tray installations.

Site Supervisor - FEC Engineering Company - Mumbai, India

Executed panel installations, cable laying, and terminations for cement plants and shipbuilding (MDL Submarine INS Shankul & Shalki).

Industrial Training - Industrial Training Institute (ITI) (2007 - 2009)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering (2012 - 2015)

Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C) (2006 - 2007)