Qcells EPC ยท 4 hours ago
Mechanical Superintendent
Ankeny, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expQcells USA, headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage project development. The Mechanical Superintendent will manage project team members, establish standards and training, and coordinate activities and logistics for construction projects, while reporting to the Field Operations Manager.
Renewables & Environment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
Manage and lead the electrical superintendents and their craft throughout the duration of the project
Assist in developing detailed CPM schedules for all installation activities and in developing a schedule of values to aid the billing process
Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, project logistics, and temporary facility plans with the project manager and field staff
Review and approve materials/equipment for Electrical systems and monitor the installation and startup of those systems, resolving any conflicts prior to starting work
Prepare reports and communicate progress to Project Managers/Directors as needed, and to project Owners during weekly meetings
Review contract documents and make improvements suggestions as needed
Supervise, develop, and mentor Electrical Project Engineers
Supervise, review, and coordination of submittals and shop drawings
Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results
Provide cost estimation, including but not limited to
Site Due Diligence-Evaluate potential project sites as part of development due diligence
Identify and project costs related to time, materials, and labor
Track actual costs and assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services
Cost reporting-Prepare reports regarding the current status of a project to show estimated costs, revenues, and project timeline
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by the Director of Project Management
Travel up to 50% as needed
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
Required
7+ years experience in Site Supervision
Proven track record as a Superintendent on large projects with values above $20 million (electrical portions of contracts)
Thorough knowledge of Construction Code
Medium Voltage experience
General understanding of building codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, and plumbing codes as they relate to construction of project
Experience dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
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
Ability to travel, up to 50% of the time
Industrial relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues
Knowledge of Company construction guides and manuals
Construction safety awareness and comprehension
Conflict Management Skills
Multi-tasking Ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
Problem-solving Skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
Communication Skills
Constructability Knowledge within discipline
Constructability Knowledge within other disciplines such as Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HV electrical, SCADA, BESS, Estimating
Conceptual Planning Ability
Risk Assessment/Management
Cost Code Labor Productivity Systems
Time Reporting Policies and Procedures
Construction Guides and Standards
Computer Skills
Extensive work experience in management and completion of large-scale projects in a responsible position (in particularly, solar HV & PV projects)
Appropriate leadership experience
Demonstrated ability in managing projects: development, planning, installation and execution
Knowledge in Microsoft office tools
Fluent in written and spoken English; other language skills are a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Lead team meetings over conference calls
Assertive, able to cope with pressure, be a team player
Company
Qcells EPC
Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorena Melendez
Talent Acquisition Business Partner Manager
Tre Thompson
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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