Civil Superintendent

Description

Title:

Civil Superintendent

Department:
Operations

Location:

Project Site

Supervisor:
Field Operations Manager

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status:
On-Site

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. Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal.

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.

The Civil Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field operations, general safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, commissioning, coordination with other superintendent and project leaders on the jobsite. This position reports to the Field Operations Manager or another senior management personnel that the CEO may designate. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position may be expected to travel up to 100%, or as needed for the project.

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.

• Directs solar/construction personnel and/or installation subcontractors to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications;
• Coordination of personnel, material, and equipment needed to meet schedules;
• Support the team with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for activities;
• Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action;
• Follow and implement the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy;
• Identify welding certification, training and experience appropriate for assignment scope;
• Coordinate and implement resources and activities necessary to maintain a safe and quality execution;
• Assure all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance;
• Coordination with subcontractors on civil techniques and requirements
• Advice site teams on equipment required to build Civil scope
• Identify testing required per projects scope of work on roads compaction and fence
• Communication with engineering parties to meet civil requirements
• Manage manpower needed to complete project assignment
• Maintain and supervise tool room and keep adequate storage
• Coordination with procurement to order civil material
• Superintendents must train crews on installation activities
• Regular attendance, in accordance with 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

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience supporting the constructions of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility‑scale construction projects
• Solar PV or wind power project experience, preferred
• Willingness to travel and relocate from project to project
• Excellent skills in MS Project or comparable project management tool, and possess strong technical aptitude, including knowledge of software development methodologies and processes
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reviewing mechanical manuals of installation and design technical…