Senior Manager of Construction Scheduling

Description

Title : Senior Manager of Construction Scheduling

Department : Operation 3

Location : Teaneck, NJ

Supervisor : Senior Director of Commercial Management

FLSA Status : Salaried

Position Status : Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status (Remote / Hybrid / In-Office) : Hybrid

SENIOR MANAGER OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp ( HQC US ) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America, and Qcells Enable( Enable ) is an EPC arm of HQC US for US Eastern Market under Operation 3 of HQC US.

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets.

HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment.

With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Construction Scheduling role is a strategic position tailored for a seasoned professional adept at overseeing planning and scheduling functions for DG and utility-scale solar projects.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Commercial Management or another management personnel that upper management may designate.

This position is expected to travel up to 20%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of construction scheduling standards for self-perform projects, including a standard WBS, nomenclature, float management policy, weather impact, and other guidance for a standardized scheduling approach.
• Manage construction schedulers focused on project mobilization, execution, and closing phases.
• Develop and implement operational scheduling processes, policies, and tools to support project execution.
• Perform in-depth analysis of project schedules to identify potential delays or constraints and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Recommend adjustments to project schedules to ensure alignment with overall project goals and timely completion.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall project objectives and operational requirements.
• Oversee the integration of earned value management processes with scheduling processes.
• Adapt industry best practices to enhance the competitiveness of the organization.
• Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of project team deliverables, offering constructive feedback and development plans to improve performance.
• Ensure effective communication with project and executive management for timely decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with reporting standards and project management methods.
• Develop and implement tracking standards, particularly for contractual and construction milestones.
• Collaborate with internal Project Controls to meet all reporting needs.
• Contribute to preconstruction and subcontractor plan reviews.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Upper Management.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field & minimum Five to Seven years construction scheduling experience;

or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience as a Project Engineer is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Mircosoft project and P6 and knowledgeable with Critical Path Method (CPM).
• Construction operations experience strongly preferred. Solar and renewable energy industry experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of diversified schedule engineering systems, principles, and practices.
• Proven ability, creativity, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems essential.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with initiative to seek innovative solutions.
• Purposeful to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EXAMPLE 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 10% as needed

EXAMPLE 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)

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.