Senior Preconstruction Manager; East

Description

Title:

Sr Preconstruction Manager (East)
Department:
Operations 1 Preconstruction

Location:

Remote
Supervisor:
Associate Director of Preconstruction Projects (East)
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office):
Remote

SENIOR PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER (EAST)

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services in North America.

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

SUMMARY

The Sr Preconstruction Manager (East) will manage internal self-perform preconstruction projects and will play a vital role within the Hanwha Q CELLS USA organization to enable our vision of becoming the leading solar solution provider in the Americas. As a key member of the EPC management team, the Sr Preconstruction Manager (East) is expected to draw upon fundamental construction and engineering background and direct experience to lead preconstruction project management efforts in support of the successful build-out of self-perform MW scale ground mount PV and ESS power plants.

This position is remote (unless located in Ankeny, IA) and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 25%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Lead and manage multiple utility scale Solar projects through the preconstruction life-cycle fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment across all internal departments.
• The Preconstruction Manager (East) will be the leader responsible for all preconstruction project efforts.

Estimation and Cost Management

• Ensure proper coordination with the Estimating department to ensure all activities and deliverables are completed within the parameters of the project schedule and requirements.
• Review initial project cost estimates from the Estimation team to identify the costs provided fully represent the project scope of work.

Project Planning and Risk Evaluation

• Aid in the development of comprehensive project execution plans, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide input on project schedules and provide insight on durations and relationships of activities.
• Work with internal departments such as Procurement, Engineering, Legal, EHSQ, Project Finance, Development, PMO, Systems Integration, Sales, among others to ensure alignment on project needs, expectations, and constraints.
• Understanding self-perform construction means and methods to adequately plan projects and provide technical teams with optimization and value engineering efforts.

EPC Contract Management

• Lead the drafting efforts for Owner requested LNTP’s.
• Collaborate with legal, contract managers, and other departments to ensure contract deliverables are being completed and within the project schedule.
• Participate in commercial negotiations with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to aid in securing favorable terms and pricing for project materials and services.

Stakeholder Engagement/Management

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, engineers, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate communication and ensure project alignment.
• Manage expectations with clients to ensure project success while forging lasting relationships with the client to promote repeat business.
• Engage with local AHJs to understand requirements and present Qcells as a partner of the community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another…