Preconstruction Manager

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
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