General Superintendent- Survey

Qcells EPC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp is seeking a General Superintendent, Survey, to oversee daily field operations of multiple Survey Superintendents on project sites in Ankeny, IA. You will set up GPS systems, train staff, ensure procedures, and coordinate with clients and landowners.

The role requires extensive travel, strong communication, and a proven leadership track in commercial or utility-scale surveys. Flexible hours and weekend availability may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Survey Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in commercial or utility-scale projects.
• Experience with various survey and GPS equipment/systems preferred.
• Strong communications skills (listening, writing and verbal).
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude.
• Ability to travel for extended periods.
• Ability to work in all-weather climates.
• (Preferred) Experience in constructing PV and/or ESS projects.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Basic competency with email and basic computer functions.
• Ability to prioritize work activity.
• Ability to work within a team and take direction from team leaders.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Valid Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily field operations of multiple Survey Superintendents.
• Setup and initialization of multiple GPS systems per job site.
• Troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues efficiently.
• Training Survey Superintendents and other craft personnel in proficient, safe operation of survey equipment.
• Setting and maintaining Standards of Procedure in line with Qcells self-perform construction goals.
• Determine the most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys, from primary control to construction layout and as-built surveys.
• Understand and follow directions.
• Proficient with documentation of work performed and sketches.
• Communicate daily with Survey Superintendents regarding project schedule and work progress.
• Hire, train, and manage personnel sufficient to meet the survey needs of multiple projects.
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners.
• Read and interpret construction drawings/specifications and understand all aspects of the project specifications and tolerances.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain vehicle and field equipment.
• Regular attendance as per attendance policy.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management

Skills

Strong communication skills

Travel willingness

Team player

Valid driver's license

GPS equipment

Survey software

Tools

GPs equipment

Survey equipment

Job description

Description

Title:General Superintendent- Survey

Department:Operations 1

Location: Ankeny, IA

Supervisor:Field Operations Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Position Status:Permanent,fulltime

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

GENERAL SURVEY SUPERINTENDENT

HanwhaQcellsUSA Corp (QcellsUSA), 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.QcellsUSA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosingQcellsUSA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

QcellsUSA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate theexpertiseof our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures thatQcellsUSA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments,Qcellsis 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 globalQcellsbrand,QcellsUSA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing.Qcellsis renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) andThalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ),Qcellsoperates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

Summary

TheGeneral Superintendent of Surveyis responsible foroverseeingSurveySuperintendentsand managing the completion of projects. Theyare responsible forsupervising project models

This position reports to the Field Operations Manageror another management personnel that the CEO of the companydesignates.This position is in Ankeny, IA and 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 berequiredas needed. This position is expected to travel up to75%.

Essential Job Function & responsibilities

• TheGeneral Superintendent, Surveyoversees the daily field operations ofMultiple Survey Superintendents
• Setup and initialization of multiple GPS systems per job site
• Troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues efficiently
• Training Survey Superintendents and other craft personnel in proficient, safe operation of various survey equipment
• Setting andmaintainingStandards of Procedure in line withQcellsSelf-perform construction goals
• Determinethe most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys, as needed.
• Understand and follow directions.
• Proficient with documentation of work performed and sketches.
• Communicate daily withSurvey Superintendentsregardingproject schedule and work progress.
• Hire, train, and manage personnel sufficient to meetthesurvey needs of multiple projects
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners
• Read and interpret construction drawings/specifications and understand all aspects of the project specifications and tolerances.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain vehicle and field equipment
• Regular attendance,in accordance withthe 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

• 7+ years ofSurvey Leadershipexperience ispreferred.
• Experience in commercialor utility scale projects.
• Experience withvarioussurveyand GPSequipment/systemsispreferred.
• Strong communicationskills (listening, writing and verbal)
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
• Ability to travel for extendedperiods.
• Ability to work in all-weatherclimates.
• Good attitude,eager,willingto learn, proactive.
• (Preferred) Experience in constructing PV and/or ESS projects.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules,regulations,and quality standards
• Basic competency with email and basic computer functions
• Ability to prioritize workactivity.
• Ability to work within a team and take direction from teamleaders.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including occasional evenings andweekends.
• ValidDriver’sLicense & Clean Driving Record

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• StationaryPosition:frequentlyremainsstationaryupto90%ofthetime andsittingupto8hoursin aday
• Move/Traverse:infrequentlybend, stand,stoopand/orwalk
• CarryWeight:infrequentlycarryweightand/orliftobjects(lighttoheavy)weighingupto10pounds
• Hearing andSpeech:frequentlycommunicateswiththeabilitytohearandtalkon aregularbasiswithemployees,coworkers, and allpersonnelmatters;mustbeabletoexchangeaccurateinformationinthesesituations
• Sight: frequentuseofsighttodetectimagesoncomputer,officedocuments, andofficeobjectsnearandfar
• Climb:occasionallyascends/descendsonstairwaytogettoofficeupperandlowerfloors
• Travel:upto75%asneeded

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional,officebusinesssetting
• Noiselevelrangesfromlowtomoderate (ifinofficesetting)
• Noiselevelrangesfrommoderatetohigh (ifonconstructionworksite)
• Flexibility to work night shifts

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