Supervisor: Senior Manager, Construction Scheduling
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULER
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), 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. 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 Development, Module, 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 Construction Scheduler role at Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp. is a strategic position tailored for a seasoned professional adept at overseeing planning and scheduling functions for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Construction Scheduling or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Irvine, CA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours will be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
Develop and implement operational scheduling processes, policies, and tools to support project execution.
Manage Solar and BESS EPC projects to construction scheduling standards for self-perform projects, including WBS, float management policy, weather impacts, and other guidance for standardized scheduling approaches.
Oversee the integration of earned value management processes with scheduling processes.
Adapt industry best practices to enhance the competitiveness of the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Primavera P6 into summary reporting, ensuring alignment with project objectives and operational requirements.
Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of project team deliverables, offering constructive feedback and development plans to improve performance.
Perform in-depth analysis of project schedules to identify potential delays or constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
Recommend adjustments to project schedules to ensure alignment with project goals and timely completion.
Ensure effective communication with project and executive management for timely decision-making.
Ensure compliance with reporting standards and project management methods.
Develop and implement tracking standards, particularly for contractual and construction milestones.
Collaborate with internal Project Controls to meet all reporting needs.
Contribute to preconstruction and subcontractor plan reviews.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Management.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field &minimum two years construction scheduling experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Four to five years of construction scheduling experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience as a Project Engineer is preferred.
Must be proficient in P6 and knowledgeable with Critical Path Method (CPM).
Construction operations experience strongly preferred.Solar and renewable energy industry experience is a plus.
Thorough knowledge of diversified schedule engineering systems, principles, and practices.
Proven ability, creativity, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems essential.
Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with initiative to seek innovative solutions.
Purposeful to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION
The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, California is $100,000 - $120,000 base salary per year.
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. 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.
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 10% 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)
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 hr-usa@qcells.com.
Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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