Project Manager

Description

Title : Project Manager

Department : Operation 1

Location : Ankeny, IA

Supervisor : Senior Director of Construction

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Status : Full Time - Permanent

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

PROJECT MANAGER

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 Project Manager will manage various aspects and phases of a project life cycle, ensuring adherence to enterprise, local project and program management standards, frameworks, and processes. This candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.  This position reports to the Senior Director of Construction or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is Hybrid located remotely or in designated project location and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm. This position is expected to travel a minimum of 50%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall responsibility for all stages of multi million dollar+ construction projects

Develop, manage and maintain project schedules and budgets throughout project lifecycle.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

Prepare and review project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Cost reporting–Prepare reports regarding the current status of a project to show estimated costs, revenues, and project timeline responsible for project reporting to both internal and external parties.

Maintain scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers in accordance with on time, on budget approach.

Competent / experienced in contract management and negotiations

Serve as the primary point of contract for internal and external stakeholders, escalating issues, as needed.

Identify and project costs related to time, materials, and labor including change orders, lump sum and T&M.

Perform post-project cost analysis and reporting.

Perform other duties and special projects.

Comply with all safety regulations and company policies.

Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering Management, or another related field.

5+years of professional experience managing the performance of medium-to-large construction projects, renewable energy projects preferred.

Experience utilizing PM tools, organization and management of critical path and compliance documentation, and other deliverables.

Experience leading and influencing people, and cross-functional teams.

Able to read, analyze and understand design documents, blueprints, and Microsoft Project Schedules as well as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Ability to multi-task, track and follow-up on action items and task progress, remove, mitigate and / or facilitate resolution to roadblocks.

Ability to work independently, be proactive and take initiative.

Ability to review, interpret and negotiate contracts.

Ability to manage budgets, expenditures and contracting processes.

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 : Minimum 50% or 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 hr-usa@qcells.com .

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

I hereby, accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and am committing to these responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Employee Signature Date

This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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