Sr. Project Manager
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Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Sr. Project Managers contribute to and manage the full life cycle of Distributed Energy, Commercial & Industrial solar + energy storage projects ranging in size from 500kW to 20MW. The PM provides visibility to management and appropriate stakeholders on the status of each project and must communicate technical concepts both internally and externally. Project Managers will ensure success by managing all aspects of the entire scope of a given project. They should have strong problem-solving skills, people & team management skills, and be able to work independently to push tasks to completion. The Project Manager reports to the Director of Engineering & Delivery, or another member of senior leadership as determined by the President of Q CELLS or a delegate.
The ideal candidate will reside in Texas or surrounding states. The position will work remotely primarily, but requires flexibility to support travel for multiple projects in various geographical regions, anticipated to be 10% of the year, or as demanded by project needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
The Distributed Energy (DE) team develops, invests in, and delivers distribution-connected solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in North America. The DE team offers the full spectrum of BESS and PV+BESS solutions - from integrated ESS hardware and software, project development and investment to asset management and operations.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Sr. Project Managers contribute to and manage the full life cycle of Distributed Energy, Commercial & Industrial solar + energy storage projects ranging in size from 500kW to 20MW. The PM provides visibility to management and appropriate stakeholders on the status of each project and must communicate technical concepts both internally and externally. Project Managers will ensure success by managing all aspects of the entire scope of a given project. They should have strong problem-solving skills, people & team management skills, and be able to work independently to push tasks to completion. The Project Manager reports to the Director of Engineering & Delivery, or another member of senior leadership as determined by the President of Q CELLS or a delegate.
The ideal candidate will reside in Texas or surrounding states. The position will work remotely primarily, but requires flexibility to support travel for multiple projects in various geographical regions, anticipated to be 10% of the year, or as demanded by project needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the deployment, engineering, procurement and construction of multiple solar + energy storage projects.
- Work with many internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects have achievable scope and timeline requirements.
- Coordinate key activities necessary to result in on-time project delivery within budget, including technical design, equipment specification, procurement, and appropriate software controls applications.
- Coordinate with the Engineering, Procurement, and Business Development teams to maintain continued alignment with high-level company objectives and workflows.
- Generate effective reports for company management on the status, progress, and relevant issues of the various solar + energy storage projects.
- Work with subcontractors and EPC's to obtain cost estimates to support Sales.
- Prequalify subcontractors.
- Create bid packages, analyze bids, and award contracts.
- Write and negotiate contracts from Qcells templates.
- Manage contractors in support of project goals.
- Produce detailed, logic-based schedules for each project.
- Work with our Project Management software, Procore.
- Create budgets and control costs within those budgets.
- Project safety is of paramount importance and the PM will enhance our safety culture at the project level.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Engineering, Management, architecture, or another related engineering science is preferred.
- A minimum of 7 years of project management experience with an excellent track record of achievement in renewable energy companies
- An understanding of power systems, electrical grid & smart grid concepts.
- An understanding of power systems, electrical grid & smart grid concepts.
- Experience, interest in, and general knowledge of the energy industry, especially the solar and energy storage sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple parallel projects and prioritize competing demands.
- Experience working with project management software platform, Procore.
- Self-motivated, independent professional with excellent communication skills, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
- Understanding of the steps to complete due diligence on a ground-mount PV project.
- General understanding of the technical aspects of the electrical and energy systems.
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and push tasks to completion.
- Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment, providing support to team members, and establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with coworkers across functional areas.
- High level of organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, independent professional with excellent communication skills, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
- Prepared to travel.
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
The Distributed Energy (DE) team develops, invests in, and delivers distribution-connected solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in North America. The DE team offers the full spectrum of BESS and PV+BESS solutions - from integrated ESS hardware and software, project development and investment to asset management and operations.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.