Senior Preconstruction Manager

Description

Title : Senior Preconstruction Manager

Department : Execution Planning Office

Location : Ankeny, IA

Supervisor : Director of Preconstruction

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Status : Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status : Remote

SENIOR PRECONSTRUCTION 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 Senior Preconstruction Manager will manage the 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 Senior Preconstruction Manager 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 Senior Preconstruction Manager will report to the Director of Preconstruction, or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is remote, working out of your home and traveling to project-sites. 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 required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 25%.

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 FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership
• Lead and manage multiple preconstruction managers through the preconstruction life-cycle of Projects fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Mentor and coach preconstruction managers to foster their professional growth and development, providing regular feedback and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Serve as a support system for individual preconstruction managers to help them resolve conflicts or disputes within internal teams or with external stakeholders, fostering positive working relationships and maintaining project momentum.
• Estimation and Cost Management
• Ensure proper coordination with the Estimating department to ensure all activities and deliverables are being completed within the parameters of the project schedule and requirements.
• 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.
• EPC Contract 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

EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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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.