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Q-Cells North America-posted 9 months ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Remote • Ankeny, IA

Utilities

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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.

Develop and manage estimating portion of renewable energy projects and perform preliminary and final estimating of all installations.
Generate and manage project budgets through project award.
Work with project managers and preconstruction team to obtain detailed project specifications.
Develop and maintain relationships with contractors and subcontractors.
Perform cost estimating and forecasting.
Develop and manage a cost model.
Use computer estimating software to create and compile estimates.
Prepare technical reports regarding bids and estimates.
Record and track progress.
Submit bids and estimates.
Participate in bid review meetings.
Produce detailed reports.
Support in the preparation of bid packages.
Keep up to date on local building codes.
Participate in bid management.
Manage subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Train new employees.
Create and maintain project directives.
Knowledge of electrical calculations, including wire loss, wire sizing, equipment rating, over-current protection, etc.
All other duties as assigned by VP of Construction, Director of Preconstruction, Estimation Manager, or other senior management personnel.
Ability to travel when required.
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant certificate from college or technical school. No degree will be considered if relevant experience exceeds 4 years.
3+ years relevant experience (Construction, energy industry preferred).
Background in commercial construction, electrical equipment supply, and/or power plant engineering.
Strong understanding of Solar and Battery storage installation and Best Practices.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%.
Strong oral and written communication skills, computer fluency, agile and effective negotiator with clear oral and written explanations required.
Work experience in construction-related estimation (solar PV and BESS projects in particular) strongly preferred.
Self-motivated, superior organization skills and attention to detail.
Assertive, ability to cope with dynamic surroundings.
The ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues, and activities.
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft office Suite, Smartsheet, and Procore.

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