Qcells EPC
Preconstruction Manager – Qcells EPC
Job Title: Preconstruction Manager
Department: Execution Planning Office
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Senior Project Planning Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status: Remote
Summary The Preconstruction Manager's primary focus will be supporting HQC US's commercial and execution teams with E&C related tasks, including but not limited to reviewing contracts for revisions to commercial terms that differ from HQC US's standard positions, compiling final forms of contracts and exhibits, tracking document revisions, coordinating internal review processes as well as other document management tasks for E&C and related agreements. This position reports to the Senior Project Planning Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. It is a remote position, working out of your home office and traveling to project sites. Working hours are Monday through Friday, ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. As necessary, you may be required to work overtime and on weekends. Travel, up to 25% of the time, 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.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
Support pre-construction team in assisting the legal team on all issues arising during the process of drafting, negotiating, and managing full wrap engineering, procurement, and construction contracts
Review, interpret, and assist with negotiations of contract documents to determine contractual obligations, including governmental regulations, company contracting guidelines, and other contracting requirements with necessary stakeholders
Ensure contract compliance by developing compliance trackers for delivery to the execution teams
Drive contract execution process by managing internal and external workflows, facilitating meetings, updating progress, and providing efficiency to the process
Compile contracts, track document and exhibit revisions, and other related document management tasks
Coordinate with legal and E&C commercial teams to ensure all comments are reflected in the latest document revisions
Review contracts for accuracy
Assist with establishing internal processes for the management of contracts between the Legal and the E&C teams
Assist with updating contract templates
All other duties as assigned by VP of Construction, Director of Preconstruction, Project Managers, or other senior management personnel
Travel up to 20% as needed
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant certificate from college or technical school
3+ years relevant experience (Construction. energy industry preferred)
Background in commercial construction, equipment supply, and/or engineering contracts
Strong understanding of legal terminology and processes
Strong oral and written communication skills, computer fluency; agile and effective negotiator with clear oral and written explanations required
Work experience in construction-related contracts (solar PV and BESS projects in particular) strongly preferred
Self-motivated, superior organization skills and attention to detail
Assertive, ability to cope with dynamic surroundings
The ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues, and activities
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and Procore
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 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 hr-usa@qcells.com.
Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.
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Summary The Preconstruction Manager's primary focus will be supporting HQC US's commercial and execution teams with E&C related tasks, including but not limited to reviewing contracts for revisions to commercial terms that differ from HQC US's standard positions, compiling final forms of contracts and exhibits, tracking document revisions, coordinating internal review processes as well as other document management tasks for E&C and related agreements. This position reports to the Senior Project Planning Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. It is a remote position, working out of your home office and traveling to project sites. Working hours are Monday through Friday, ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. As necessary, you may be required to work overtime and on weekends. Travel, up to 25% of the time, 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.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
Support pre-construction team in assisting the legal team on all issues arising during the process of drafting, negotiating, and managing full wrap engineering, procurement, and construction contracts
Review, interpret, and assist with negotiations of contract documents to determine contractual obligations, including governmental regulations, company contracting guidelines, and other contracting requirements with necessary stakeholders
Ensure contract compliance by developing compliance trackers for delivery to the execution teams
Drive contract execution process by managing internal and external workflows, facilitating meetings, updating progress, and providing efficiency to the process
Compile contracts, track document and exhibit revisions, and other related document management tasks
Coordinate with legal and E&C commercial teams to ensure all comments are reflected in the latest document revisions
Review contracts for accuracy
Assist with establishing internal processes for the management of contracts between the Legal and the E&C teams
Assist with updating contract templates
All other duties as assigned by VP of Construction, Director of Preconstruction, Project Managers, or other senior management personnel
Travel up to 20% as needed
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant certificate from college or technical school
3+ years relevant experience (Construction. energy industry preferred)
Background in commercial construction, equipment supply, and/or engineering contracts
Strong understanding of legal terminology and processes
Strong oral and written communication skills, computer fluency; agile and effective negotiator with clear oral and written explanations required
Work experience in construction-related contracts (solar PV and BESS projects in particular) strongly preferred
Self-motivated, superior organization skills and attention to detail
Assertive, ability to cope with dynamic surroundings
The ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues, and activities
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and Procore
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 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 hr-usa@qcells.com.
Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Qcells EPC by 2x
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