Preconstruction Manager (East)

Description

Title: Preconstruction Manager (East)
Department: Operation 1
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Associate Director of Preconstruction Projects (East)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Remote

PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER (EAST)

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp ( Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim , Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Preconstruction Manager (East) will manage internal self-perform preconstruction projects and will play a vital role within the Hanwha Q CELLS USA organization to enable our vision of becoming the leading solar solution provider in the Americas. As a key member of the EPC management team the Preconstruction Manager (East) is expected to draw upon fundamental construction and engineering background and direct experience to lead preconstruction project management efforts in support of the successful build out of self-perform MW scale ground mount PV and ESS power plants.

The Preconstruction Manager will report to the Associate Director of Preconstruction Projects (East) of Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp., or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may d esignate. This position is remote (unless l ocated in Ankeny, IA) and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be r equired as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 25%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Lead and manage multiple utility scale Solar projects through the preconstruction life-cycle fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment across all internal departments.
• The Preconstruction Manager (East) will be the leader responsible for all preconstruction project efforts.

Estimation and Cost Management

• Ensure proper coordination with the Estimating department to ensure all activities and deliverables are completed within the parameters of the project schedule and requirements.
• Review initial project cost estimates from the Estimation team to identify the costs provided fully represent the project scope of work.

Project Planning and Risk Evaluation

• Aid in the development of comprehensive project execution plans, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide input on project schedules and provide insight on durations and relationships of activities.
• Work with internal departments such as Procurement, Engineering, Legal, EHSQ, Project Finance, Development, PMO, Systems Integration, Sales, among others to ensure alignment on project needs, expectations, and constraints.
• Understanding self-perform construction means and methods to adequately plan projects and provide technical teams with optimization and value engineering efforts.

EPC C ontract Management

• Lead the drafting efforts for Owner requested LNTP's.
• Collaborate with legal, contract managers, and other departments to ensure contract deliverables are being completed and within the project schedule.
• Participate in commercial negotiations with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to aid in securing favorable terms and pricing for project materials and services.

Stakeholder Engagement/Management

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, engineers, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate communication and ensure project alignment.
• Manage expectations with clients to ensure project success while forging lasting relationships with the client to promote repeat business.
• Engage with local AHJs to understand requirements and present Qcells as a partner of the community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related field is preferred ;
Graduate degree in engineering or another related field is highly preferred ;
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred ;
Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering , construction , or related industry ;
Extensive t rack record of successfully designing and building large scale solar power plants preferably in the Americas, and a demonstrated t rack record of delivering results;
Detailed knowledge and understanding of all phases of the renewables power plant d evelopment , including engineering , procurement , and construction and project ma nagement ;
Experience working with project developers and understanding of the RFP process ;
Have insight to identify and highlight key risk factors within self -perform projects ;
Solid experience with current solar EPC tools and processes, and remain current on best p ractices and trends in the industry;
Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction a nd/or performance improvement;
Understanding of solar module manufacturing and O&M experience is a plus;
Ability to manage and lead large technical organizations , including significant experience managing numerous suppliers and contractors ;
Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally , both within and outside the or ganization ;
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills ;
Strong team player with high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times ;
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally ;

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 25% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected] .

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.