Remote Senior Manager, Project Controls - Solar & BESS

Qcells EPC; United States; À distance; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Manager, Project Controls to drive the financial and contractual success of utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will lead Commercial Managers and Project Accountants, coordinating with Development, EPC, and Legal teams to optimize cost control and scheduling.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and risk-management skills, with travel up to 25% and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; MBA preferred, or 5+ years work experience in a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in project management, or a cost control function, preferably within the renewable energy sector.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and other relevant tools.
• Have insight to highlight key risk factors and advise EPC cost estimates.
• Experience with current solar EPC tools and processes and remain current on best practices and trends in the industry.
• Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction and/or performance improvement.
• Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization.
• Have both a long-term strategic perspective and near-term action orientation, and a strong desire to continuously improve and push limits.
• Strong team player with a high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times.
• Willingness to travel as required, up to 25%.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of Commercial Managers and Project Accountants on Self-Perform Solar Projects.
• Collaborate with project directors, project managers, and construction managers to meet project objectives.
• Participate as a key stakeholder in negotiations for subcontracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company standards.
• Oversee and conduct comprehensive assessments to identify project risks and opportunities, devising strategies to mitigate risks while capitalizing on opportunities.
• Oversee and manage change orders, ensuring they are accurately documented, assessed for impact, and implemented effectively for upstream and downstream commitments.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure all projects adhere to contractual obligations and company policies.
• Regularly evaluate internal resource and subcontractor performance to guarantee adherence to project execution strategies.
• Address and resolve any upstream or downstream contractual disputes or issues promptly to minimize the impact on project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and present detailed monthly executive reports, including variance analysis, risk logs, project summary reports, forecasts, and change logs.
• Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of deliverables for project management, providing constructive feedback and development plans to enhance team performance and capabilities.
• Implement and maintain project cost control plans and procedures.
• Partake as a key stakeholder in project schedule development and review, including critical path management and progress tracking.
• Manage project budgets, including cost tracking and forecasting.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to align expectations with project goals and communicate invoicing, cash flows, and change management.
• Ensure all projects are compliant with the business' set standards in reporting and project management means and methods.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Senior Management.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking under pressure

MS Office

Project management software

Risk identification

EPC cost estimates

Cross-cultural interaction

Strategic thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field; MBA preferred

Outils

MS Office Proficiency

Description du poste

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Manager, Project Controls to drive the financial and contractual success of utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will lead Commercial Managers and Project Accountants, coordinating with Development, EPC, and Legal teams to optimize cost control and scheduling.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and risk-management skills, with travel up to 25% and remote work flexibility.