Qcells EPC
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Qcells EPC . Location: Houston, TX. Work Status: Hybrid. Supervisor: Vice-President of Construction. FLSA Status: Exempt. Position Status: Permanent; Full-time. 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. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group. Summary
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading various aspects and phases of the projects, including commercial and contractual requirements of the engineering works, and for developing and enhancing efficiencies and compliance of full project controls including scope, cost, and schedule. This position reports to the VP of Construction or another senior management personnel designated by the CEO. The role supports operational and strategic engineering controls through process optimization, task planning, data-driven analysis, and comprehensive reporting for the department. The role delivers insights for informed decision-making in complex environments and presents findings to senior leadership as necessary. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but maintains a hybrid schedule (home office and Irvine, CA office). Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm local time. Travel up to 30% is expected. 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. Responsibilities
Responsibility for project controlling including development and management of procedures and processes for project cost and schedule reporting; Develop and review project schedules, cost estimates, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers; Aide in the management and organization of information flow between designated projects and office teams; Must be able to monitor multiple EPC projects at the same time and manage risks; Project cost and productivity analysis / Risk Analysis; Prepares weekly and monthly reports in terms of engineering progress, schedule and budgets per Projects while handling engineering project management system, account master files and Percentage of Completion (POC) in corporate with project team, engineering team, and others; Research on market news to provide input for appropriate strategy and planning; Coordination of project meetings for EPC group; Extensive technical experiences on photovoltaic and energy storage projects; Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation; Report on the planning and technical design, and present it to the HOD; Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client; Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process; Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team; Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards; Assist with technical training to other team members and new employees; Work closely with the team to define company processes and metrics, and plan and allocate resources across existing programs to ensure strategic alignment and needed technical trainings; Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality; Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach; Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS – project specific standards; Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system; Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned. Required Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Renewable Energy field Minimum of 3 years of experience in EPC related to renewable energy projects At least 2 years in a leadership or management role, and mentoring engineering teams Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time Experience working internationally Ability to motivate and develop others Excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 30% as needed 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 an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 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. This description is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities and may be updated at any time. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact hr-usa@qcells.com to request accommodations. This at-will employment description does not guarantee employment. I hereby accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and commit to these responsibilities and required qualifications.
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Join to apply for the
Project Controls Manager
role at
Qcells EPC . Location: Houston, TX. Work Status: Hybrid. Supervisor: Vice-President of Construction. FLSA Status: Exempt. Position Status: Permanent; Full-time. 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. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group. Summary
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading various aspects and phases of the projects, including commercial and contractual requirements of the engineering works, and for developing and enhancing efficiencies and compliance of full project controls including scope, cost, and schedule. This position reports to the VP of Construction or another senior management personnel designated by the CEO. The role supports operational and strategic engineering controls through process optimization, task planning, data-driven analysis, and comprehensive reporting for the department. The role delivers insights for informed decision-making in complex environments and presents findings to senior leadership as necessary. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but maintains a hybrid schedule (home office and Irvine, CA office). Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm local time. Travel up to 30% is expected. 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. Responsibilities
Responsibility for project controlling including development and management of procedures and processes for project cost and schedule reporting; Develop and review project schedules, cost estimates, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers; Aide in the management and organization of information flow between designated projects and office teams; Must be able to monitor multiple EPC projects at the same time and manage risks; Project cost and productivity analysis / Risk Analysis; Prepares weekly and monthly reports in terms of engineering progress, schedule and budgets per Projects while handling engineering project management system, account master files and Percentage of Completion (POC) in corporate with project team, engineering team, and others; Research on market news to provide input for appropriate strategy and planning; Coordination of project meetings for EPC group; Extensive technical experiences on photovoltaic and energy storage projects; Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation; Report on the planning and technical design, and present it to the HOD; Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client; Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process; Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team; Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards; Assist with technical training to other team members and new employees; Work closely with the team to define company processes and metrics, and plan and allocate resources across existing programs to ensure strategic alignment and needed technical trainings; Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality; Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach; Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS – project specific standards; Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system; Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned. Required Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Renewable Energy field Minimum of 3 years of experience in EPC related to renewable energy projects At least 2 years in a leadership or management role, and mentoring engineering teams Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time Experience working internationally Ability to motivate and develop others Excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 30% as needed 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 an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 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. This description is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities and may be updated at any time. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact hr-usa@qcells.com to request accommodations. This at-will employment description does not guarantee employment. I hereby accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and commit to these responsibilities and required qualifications.
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