Senior Vice President of Construction

Title: Senior Vice President of Construction Department: Operation Office Location : Houston, TX Supervisor: C O O FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-time Work Status : ( Hybrid /Remote/In-Office): In-Office SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION 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 Development, Module, 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. SUMMARY The Senior Vice President of Construction will oversee the planning, management, and execution of solar and ESS construc tion projects with a focus on safety, quality, bu d get, an d schedule. The Senior Vice President of Construction is expected to draw upon foundational construction and engineering background to lead the successful build out of utility scale ground mount PV and ESS po wer plants. The Senior Vice President of Co nstructio n will also build and mentor project management and co nstr uctio n ex ecuti on team s a s we ll as pa rt ner with p eer s ac r os s Oper at io ns an d the o r ga n iz a tio n . Thi s position repo rts to the C h ief Oper a t i o ns Off i ce r , or another management personnel the CEO of the Company may designate . This position is In- Office locat ed in Houst on , TX office and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time and is expected to travel up to 50 % . 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 . ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the internal project management teams with no less than ten team members , through establishing departmental techniques, guidelines, formats and systems, for the design and successful build out of solar PV solutions in the Americas , which includes USA, Canada, and Latin America ; Continuously measure and improve operational excellence, adapt and replicate best industry practices across business units to create highly competitive EPC organization Be accountable to develop and successfully execute on cost reduction programs through value engineering evaluations , optimization of project execution , people , processes , and technologies ; Cooperation with Engineering, Preconstruction , and Construction teams to improve design efficiency in terms of cost reduction through value engineering and to resolve technical issues on site; Working with Procurement te am and process, while working closely with counterparts in other geographical regions to develop synergies and standardize components; Provide construction expertise and insight to accurately gauge project potential and highlight key risk areas ; Participate in interviews and interview preparations for negotiated bids ; Prepare and submit contract documents for legal and risk reviews Manage day-to-day operations through an effective action-oriented approach, provide executive level mentorship and leadership to employees within the Project Management team ; Provide weekly updates and summary reports of key issues and project status to top management in Korea; and 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related field is preferred Graduate degree in engineering or another related field is highly preferred Minimum of 20 years of experience in engineering or construction Minimum of 10 years of experience in solar development Extensive track record of successfully designing and building large scale solar power plants preferably in the Americas, and a demonstrated track record of delivering results Detailed knowledge and understanding of all phases of the renewables power plant development, including engineering, procurement, and construction and project management Experience working with project developers and understanding of the RFP process Have insight to highlight key risk factors and provide and deliver best EPC cost estimates Solid experience with current solar EPC tools and processes, and remain current on best practices and trends in the industry Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction and/or performance improvement Understanding of solar module manufacturing and O&M experience is a plus Ability to manage and lead large technical organizations, including significant experience managing numerous suppliers and contractors Previous experience in managing a team of 10+ Project Managers on numerous projects Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization Have both long-term strategic perspective and near-term action orientation, strong desire to continuously improve and push limits Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Strong team player with high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors Travel: up to 50 % as needed EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT Regular professional, office business setting Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting) Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite) Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, communicate effectively, and perform standard office-based activities; additionally, during project-based site visits, the role may require navigating active construction environments, including uneven terrain, elevated structures, confined spaces, variable weather conditions, exposure to noise, equipment, and other environmental factors consistent with industrial job sites. Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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