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Qcells EPC · 3 hours ago

Site Manager

Ankeny, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp specializes in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage project development. The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing daily construction operations, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets, while managing on-site activities and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Renewables & Environment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs daily construction operations on-site, ensuring strategic sequencing, meticulous planning, and adept execution align with the project's timeline and financial objectives

Overall responsibility for all stages of construction projects in tens to hundreds of millions of dollars

Develop and review project schedules, cost estimations, bills of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards, and quotes from suppliers

Supervise project implementation to ensure cost, time, quality, and execution guidelines according to schedule

Develop work breakdown structures

Manage all parties involved (internal and external) and ensure professional project management from system design to construction phase

Represent project towards external parties such as investors, public authorities, grid operator and others

Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results

Provide cost estimation, identify and project costs related to time, materials, and labor

Track actual costs and assess the cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services

Cost reporting: Prepare reports on a project's current status, showing estimated costs, revenues, and timeline

Promptly addresses all on-site challenges during construction, guaranteeing safe progression and providing explicit directives to craft personnel and subcontractors

Collaborates closely with the Director of Projects to confirm that all aspects of engineering, procurement, submissions, and work plans are well-established, supporting the seamless execution of work in accordance with the project schedule

Manage the construction planning process alongside the Director of Projects, facilitating the hiring of subcontractors, and interfacing with engineers and vendors. Skillfully negotiates contracts with these parties

Administers the performance of subcontractors on-site, assuring adherence to the terms of the subcontract agreements

Communicates pertinent project details relating to on-site activities to the Director of Projects, clients, and additional stakeholders, which include landowners, as necessitated

Establishes the initial site layout and infrastructural services, ensuring the provision of essentials such as water, power, internet, office trailers, and other necessary facilities

Orchestrates and guarantees suitable staffing levels for daily construction tasks through the coordination of employees, temporary staffing agencies, and subcontractors

Ensures that construction disciplines are synchronizing daily activities to avert potential scheduling discrepancies

Detects impending alterations to the schedule, workflow, and staffing requirements in a proactive manner

Supervises the construction site vigilantly to monitor work progression, including the productivity and fiscal performance of each installation activity

Anticipates changes and risks promptly in relation to project schedules and budgets, implementing proactive measures

Oversees a robust quality control program to ensure that all processes are consistent and executed as per the established plan

Supplies necessary documentation, schematics, and additional materials to the EHSQ for the oversight and upkeep of the EMS

Guarantees that training and certification requirements for field staff are met in compliance with EMS stipulations

Coordinates employee leave scheduling to ensure continuous management coverage

Monitors subcontractor activity on-site diligently

Serves as the primary liaison between the construction team and on-site client representatives, fostering transparent communication and ensuring that client requirements and expectations are effectively managed and aligned with the project's progress and outcomes

Coordinates external communications, articulating project updates, milestones, and adjustments to stakeholders, media, and the public as appropriate, while safeguarding sensitive company and project information

Operates the company vehicle for comprehensive site supervision; capable of driving to and on-site during varying hours and in diverse weather conditions

Regular attendance, in accordance with the 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

Qualification

Construction ManagementBudgetingSolar PV ExperienceProject ManagementOSHA CertificationBlueprint ReadingCost ControlEHS Standards KnowledgeCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience managing the performance of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects

Minimum of 2 years of solar PV or wind power project experience, preferred

Proven track record of managing all phases of construction projects from inception to completion, preferably in utility-scale self-perform solar

Has independently overseen multi-million-dollar projects

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, blueprint reading, and building codes

Experience in budgeting, scheduling, and cost control

Proficient in construction management software, such as Procore, or similar

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety regulations

Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards and compliance requirements

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances

Strong negotiation skills with a fair and assertive approach to contracts

Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive to various construction sites, including travel during adverse weather conditions

Current OSHA certification and familiarity with other construction-related regulatory requirements

Commitment to ongoing professional development in construction management practices and trends

Company

Qcells EPC

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Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.

Founded in 2015

Irvine, California, US

501-1000 employees