Senior Vice President of Construction

Title:Senior Vice President of Construction
Department: Operation Office
Location:Houston, TX
Supervisor: COO
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 construction projects with a focus on safety, quality, budget, and schedule. The Senior Vice President of Construction is expectedto draw upon foundational construction and engineering background to lead the successful build out of utilityscale ground mount PV and ESS power plants.The Senior Vice President of Construction will also build and mentorproject management and construction execution teams as well as partner withpeersacross Operationsand the organization.This position reports to theChief Operations Officer, or another management personnel the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is In-Officelocated inHouston, TXoffice and workinghoursare Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time and isexpectedtotravelupto50%.

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 projectmanagementteamswithnolessthantenteammembers, through establishing departmental techniques, guidelines, formats and systems, for the design and successfulbuild out of solar PV solutions in theAmericas, whichincludes USA, Canada, and LatinAmerica;

• Continuouslymeasure and improveoperational excellence, adapt and replicatebestindustrypracticesacrossbusinessunitstocreatehighlycompetitive EPC organization
• Be accountabletodevelop and successfullyexecute on costreductionprogramsthroughvalueengineeringevaluations, optimizationofprojectexecution, people, processes, and technologies;

• Cooperationwith Engineering, Preconstruction, and Construction teamstoimprovedesign efficiency in terms of cost reduction through value engineering and to resolve technical issues on site;
• Working with Procurement team 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 keyriskareas;
• Participate in interviews and interview preparationsfornegotiatedbids;
• 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; Provideweeklyupdates and summaryreportsofkeyissues and projectstatustotop management in Korea; and
• Regular attendance, in accordancewithcompany'sattendancepolicy and supervisoryassignment, is an essential jobdutyrequirementforthisposition
• Perform otherduties and specialprojects, asassignedby 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 theorganization
• 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: upto50%asneeded

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, officebusinesssetting
• 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.  As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at

hr-usa@qcells.com