Project Controls Manager

Qcells EPC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Houston, TX, offering a hybrid/remote schedule. The role leads project cost and scheduling controls across EPC renewables, coordinating with multiple teams and senior leadership to optimize performance and compliance.

The position requires a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in renewables EPC, and 2+ years in leadership. Travel up to 30% and international collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy field.
• Minimum 3 years EPC experience in renewable energy projects.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time.
• Experience working internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procedures for project cost and schedule reporting.
• Review project schedules, cost estimates, budgets, and scopes of work.
• Monitor multiple EPC projects and manage risk.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress and financial reports.

Skills

Project controls

Leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

EPC

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Project 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

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 a 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


• 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. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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