Remote Risk Lead — EPC Solar Projects

Qcells USA Corp.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp is seeking a Risk Lead in Houston, TX. The role provides independent project-risk oversight across EPC pursuits and projects, with a primary focus on Execution, Cost, or Technical risk.

Travel to offices, factories, and active project sites may be required, up to 30% depending on project needs. The Risk Lead reports to the Director of Project Risk Management and works remotely with coordination to the Houston office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent significant field experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant EPC risk/project risk experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify material project risks and assess interfaces across EPC pursuits.
• Independently challenge risk understanding with evidence and plans.
• Evaluate cross-functional dependencies among execution, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Verify mitigation progress and escalate unresolved risk with evidence.
• Provide independent risk input to proposals, reviews, and leadership decisions.
• Prepare concise risk assessments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Independent judgment

Professional skepticism

Clear executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Structured problem solving

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/finance/accounting/quantity surveying

Equivalent significant field experience

Tools

PMP

PMI-RMP

CCM

AACE CCP/CEP

Professional Engineer license

OSHA 30

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp is seeking a Risk Lead in Houston, TX. The role provides independent project-risk oversight across EPC pursuits and projects, with a primary focus on Execution, Cost, or Technical risk.

Travel to offices, factories, and active project sites may be required, up to 30% depending on project needs. The Risk Lead reports to the Director of Project Risk Management and works remotely with coordination to the Houston office.