Contracts Manager

Qcells; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells USA Corp, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Contracts Manager to support commercial and execution teams on EPC contracts for solar and BESS projects. This full-time, in-office role focuses on reviewing terms, aligning with standard positions, and coordinating internal review processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in construction/energy contracts, with strong legal terminology knowledge and negotiation skills. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certificate required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in construction or energy sector.
• Background in commercial/construction contracts and EPC/solar projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proficient negotiations.
• Experience with solar PV or BESS contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal team in drafting, negotiating and managing EPC contracts.
• Review and interpret contract documents; track obligations and compliance.
• Develop trackers and coordinate internal/external approvals.
• Manage contract templates and updates with EPC teams.
• Ensure accuracy of contracts and assist with process improvements.
• Travel up to 15% as required.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant certificate

Tools

Smartsheet

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Title: Contracts Manager
Department: Legal
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Sr. Contracts Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

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

Contracts Manager

Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA, in conjunction with other members of the Hanwha Group, 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 and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as 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 Contracts Manager’s primary focus will be supporting Qcells USA Corp. commercial and execution teams, and those of its subsidiaries, with EPC related tasks, including but not limited to, reviewing contracts for revisions to commercial terms that differ from Qcell’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 EPC and related agreements. This position reports to the Sr. Contracts Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is based full-time out of the Houston, TX office and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. 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 15%.

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

• Support the Legal team on all issues arising during the process of drafting, negotiating and managing 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 EPC 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 EPC teams
• Assist with updating contract templates
• 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 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

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 15% 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)
• This position is based on-site in Qcells USA’s Houston, TX office, consistent with the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy

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 [e-mail].