Project Controls Manager

Qcells USA Corp.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp seeks a Project Controls Manager to lead cost and schedule control across EPC solar and energy storage projects. The role requires coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, developing robust project controls, and ensuring timely reporting to senior leadership. Remote or hybrid work is supported from the Houston, TX office.

Travel up to 30% is anticipated. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or renewable energy field.
• Minimum 3 years in EPC related to renewable energy.
• At least 2 years in leadership or mentoring teams.
• Willingness to travel ~30% and experience working internationally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controlling, cost and schedule reporting.
• Develop schedules, estimates, BOMs, budgets, scopes, quotes.
• Coordinate information flow between projects and offices.
• Monitor multiple EPC projects and manage risk.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on progress, schedule, and budgets.
• Provide technical planning and client reporting.
• Support process improvements and training for the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Travel up to 30%

International exposure

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy

Tools

Project scheduling

Cost estimation

EPC management software

Job description

Description

Title: Project Controls Manager

Department: Operational Excellence
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Senior Manager of Commercial Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent; Full-time

Work Status: Remote

PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, 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 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 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 Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading various aspects and phases of the projects not only related to commercial and contractual requirements of the engineering works but to develop and enhance efficiencies and compliance of full project controls including scope, cost, and schedule. This position reports to the VP of Construction or another senior management personnel that the CEO may designate.

Key responsibilities include supporting operational and strategic engineering controls through process optimization, task planning, data-driven analysis, and comprehensive reporting for the department. The role will deliver insights that enable informed decision-making in complex, evolving business environments, presenting findings to senior leadership as necessary.

This position reports to the Houston, TX office but will maintain an remote or hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and/or the Houston, TX office. 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 30% of the time.

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

• Responsibility for project controlling including development and management of procedures and processes for project cost and schedule reporting;
• Develop and review project schedules, cost estimates, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers;
• Aide in the management and organization of information flow between designated projects and office teams;
• Must be able to monitor multiple EPC projects at the same time and manage risks;
• Project cost and productivity analysis / Risk Analysis;
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports in terms of engineering progress, schedule and budgets per Projects while handling engineering project management system, account master files and Percentage of Completion (“POC”) in corporate with project team, engineering team, and others;
• Research on market news to provide input for appropriate strategy and planning;
• Coordination of project meetings for EPC group;
• Extensive technical experiences on photovoltaic and energy storage projects;
• Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation;
• Report on the planning and technical design, and present it to the HOD;
• Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client;
• Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process;
• Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team;
• Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards;
• Assist with technical training to other team members and new employees
• Work closely with the team to define company processes and metrics, and plan and allocate resources across existing programs to ensure strategic alignment and needed technical trainings;
• Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality;
• Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach;
• Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS – project specific standards;
• Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system;
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Renewable Energy field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in EPC related to renewable energy projects
• A at least 2 years in a leadership or management role, and mentoring engineering teams
• Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time
• Experience working internationally
• Ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 30% 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

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].

This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide.