Senior Estimation Manager

Description

Title:

Senior Cost Estimation Manager

Department:
Estimation

Location:

Ankeny, IA

Supervisor:
Director of Estimation

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status:
Hybrid

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. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

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. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance.

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. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high‑performance, superior‑quality solar cells and modules.

With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

The Senior Cost Estimation Manager will delegate and assist in cost estimation oversight across the nation. This position reports to the Director of Estimation, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is hybrid based out of Ankeny, IA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time.

This position is expected to travel up to 30% of the time.

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.

• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Manage the estimating function based on scope of work, specifications, and requirements
• Handle estimates using detailed costs, material quantities, labor hours, and historical data
• Assist in developing estimation standards, procedures, tools, and methodologies
• Support the estimation analyst in compiling a database for estimation and benchmark data
• Manage the workflow process and scheduling for the estimation team, including intake, kickoff, estimation process, accuracy validation, and turnover
• Ensure accurate and complete management of estimation‑related documentation in compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
• Review and manage vendor and sub‑contractor quotes
• Implement best practices and process enhancements to improve estimation accuracy and efficiency
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, methodologies, and tools related to estimation and integrate relevant advancements into the organization’s process
• Support Sales and Development teams by delegating and managing engineering design and estimating tasks
• Make recommendations to reduce technical and business risk
• Manage the scope of work for sub‑contractors and collaborate with the procurement team to confirm costs
• Confirm equipment specifications, including bill of materials for the BOS (balance of system)
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical calculations, wire loss, wire sizing, equipment rating, over‑current protection, etc.
• Assist in managing the internal team working with the…