Vilas Hedau

Solar Project Manager and Electrical Engineering professional with 10+ years of overall project, site and operations experience, including extensive experience in solar project execution. Currently managing high-volume rooftop solar projects, MSEDCL/DISCOM coordination, net metering, solar sanction, feasibility, name change and commissioning activities. Experienced in both high-volume residential/commercial rooftop projects and large industrial solar projects, including 350 kW and 294 kW projects.

Strong background in client management, vendor coordination, project tracking, site execution, team coordination, material planning, safety and issue resolution.

Project Manager – Solar Projects - SolarSquare Energy Pvt. Ltd. - Nagpur, Maharashtra

(2026-04)

• Managing approximately 60–70 rooftop solar projects per month, covering project capacities from 3 kW to 20 kW across residential and commercial segments.
• Managing high-volume project execution and coordination, with responsibility for up to 6 site activities/installations in a single day.
• Coordinating with 1–4 installation vendor teams per day to ensure smooth site execution, resource availability and timely completion.
• Coordinating with dedicated commissioning and MSEDCL/Mahadiscom teams for post-installation activities, approvals and project closure.
• Coordinating with Project Coordinators to track project progress, identify bottlenecks and drive pending actions toward closure.
• Managing projects through the complete lifecycle, including project onboarding, design coordination, installation, net metering and commissioning.
• Managing MSEDCL/DISCOM processes, including solar sanction, feasibility, net metering, name change, meter release and commissioning coordination.
• Handling residential and commercial rooftop solar projects, including commercial projects up to 20 kW.
• Monitoring project milestones and following up on customer, site, documentation, payment and DISCOM-related dependencies to minimize project delays.
• Coordinating with customers, installation teams, Project Coordinators, engineering, procurement, finance and regulatory teams for smooth project execution.
• Handling customer escalations and providing regular updates regarding project status, pending requirements, approvals and expected timelines.
• Maintaining accurate project status, follow-ups and action plans through the company OMS/CRM portal.
• Resolving issues related to electricity bills, Security Deposit (SD), documentation, Aadhaar details, name change and DISCOM portal/process dependencies.

Electrical Engineer - Arpan Electricals and Enterprises

(2026-02 - 2026-04)

• Oversaw transformer erection and dismantling activities as per project specifications.
• Conducted surveys for street light projects, including quality and measurement verification.
• Managed site operations and material procurement activities.
• Ensured compliance with electrical safety standards and applicable project requirements.
• Coordinated with clients and supervised field teams and subcontractors to support timely completion.

Project Manager – Solar Projects - Sunshine Engineering

(2024-12 - 2025-12)

• Managed execution of industrial and commercial rooftop solar projects, including major projects of 350 kW and 294 kW capacity.
• Oversaw end-to-end project execution including site coordination, manpower planning, material procurement, installation supervision and project delivery.
• Led on-site coordination for industrial and commercial solar installations while ensuring adherence to project specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinated with clients, site teams, contractors and vendors to resolve execution-related issues and maintain project progress.
• Managed site operations, staff attendance, payroll coordination and material requirements.
• Supervised field teams and subcontractors to ensure work was completed according to project schedules.
• Trained team members on site safety practices and project procedures.
• Managed the warranty generation process for Tata Power Solar plants and coordinated with Tata Power Solar Quality Assurance officers.

Project Engineer – Solar - Avyaansh Energy Solutions

(2024-09 - 2024-11)

• Led on-site coordination for multiple solar installation projects.
• Supervised field teams and subcontractors to meet project deadlines.
• Monitored site activities and supported regulatory and safety compliance.
• Maintained client updates and coordinated resolution of worksite challenges.

Site Manager - Sahare's Apna Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-03 - 2024-09)

• Oversaw site activities, budgets and contractor coordination.
• Coordinated labour and material activities to support efficient site operations.
• Improved material procurement and labour efficiency through effective site coordination.
• Maintained site records and supported compliance with project standards.

Assistant Engineer - Smartt Sun Solar India Pvt. Ltd.

(2022-03 - 2023-02)

• Supported solar fieldwork and installation monitoring activities.
• Assisted with worksite supervision and compliance with project requirements.
• Reported project progress and supported resolution of day-to-day operational issues.

Manager - C P Associates Online Services

(2015-10 - 2022-02)

• Managed budgets, service operations and customer support activities.
• Led staff training, scheduling and team performance management.

Godown Incharge - Vimal Electricals, Nagpur - Nagpur

(2014-04 - 2015-02)

• Managed inventory, stock records and data reporting.
• Supported warehouse operations and maintained inventory accuracy.

PGDM - MIT Distance School of Education, Pune

Diploma - Electrical Engineering - Late Vasantdada Polytechnic, Nagpur (2020)

SSC - Navyug Vidyalaya (2014)