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General Civil SuperintendentQcells • Ankeny, IA, US
General Civil Superintendent

General Civil Superintendent

Qcells • Ankeny, IA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Description

Title : General Superintendent Civil

Department : Operations 1

Location : Ankeny, IA

Supervisor : Field Operations Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt Status

Position Status : Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status : Hybrid

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CIVIL

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 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 General Superintendent Civil will manage the various project team members as it relates to their craft. Establish standards, training, leadership training for the construction team and department. This position reports to the Field Operations Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Ankeny, IA office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Ankeny, IA 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 50% 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

  • Manage and lead the electrical superintendents and their craft throughout the duration of the project
  • Assist in developing detailed CPM schedules for all installation activities and in developing a sched ule of values to aid the billing process
  • Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, project logistics, and temporary facility plans with the project manager and field staff
  • Review and approve materials / equipment for Civil construction and monitor the installation and startup of those activities, resolving any conflicts prior to               starting work
  • Prepare reports and communicate progress to Project Managers / Directors as needed, and to project Owners during weekly meetings
  • Review contract documents and make improvements suggestions as
  • needed
  • Supervise, develop, and mentor Civil Project Engineers
  • Supervise, review, and coordination of submittals and shop drawings
  • Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective       communication and results;
  • Provide cost estimation, including but not limited to
  • Site Due Diligence-Evaluate potential project sites as part of development due diligence
  • Identify and project costs related to time, materials, and labor
  • Track actual costs and assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services
  • Cost reporting-Prepare reports regarding the current status of a project to show estimated costs, revenues, and project timeline
  • Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
  • Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7+ years’ experience on Site Supervision
  • Proven track record as a Superintendent on large projects with values above $20 million (Civil portions of contracts)
  • Thorough knowledge of Construction Code
  • Mass grading experience
  • General understanding of building codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, and plumbing codes as they relate to civil construction of project
  • Experience dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience managing the performance of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects
  • Minimum of 2 years of solar PV or wind power project experience, preferred
  • Industrial relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues
  • Knowledge of Company construction guides and manuals
  • Construction safety awareness and comprehension
  • Conflict Management Skills
  • Multi-tasking Ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
  • Problem-solving Skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
  • Communication Skills
  • Constructability Knowledge within discipline
  • Constructability Knowledge within other disciplines such as Structural, Electrical, HV electrical, SCADA, BESS, Estimating
  • Conceptual Planning Ability
  • Risk Assessment / Management
  • Cost Code Labor Productivity Systems
  • Time Reporting Policies and Procedures
  • Construction Guides and Standards
  • Computer Skills
  • Extensive work experience in management and completion of large scale projects in a responsible position (in particularly, solar HV & PV projects)
  • Appropriate leadership experience
  • Demonstrated ability in managing projects : development, planning, installation and execution
  • Knowledge in Microsoft office tools
  • Fluent in written and spoken English; other language skills are a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Lead team meetings over conference calls
  • Assertive, able to cope with pressure, Be a team player
  • Ability to travel, up to 50% of the time
  • EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Body Position : frequently remains standing and moving up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day
  • if operating equipment, be able to enter and exit equipment up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day
  • Move / Traverse : frequently bend, stand, stoop and / or walk
  • Carry Weight : frequently carry weight and / or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 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 / equipment / trenches upper and lower
  • Travel : up to 50% as needed
  • EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Regular professional, construction site setting
  • Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office trailer setting)
  • Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
  • Flexibility to work night shifts
  • 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.

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