Construction Scheduler III - Qcells

Title: Construction Scheduler III
Department:Operation 1
Location:Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Senior Manager of 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 III 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 of Construction Scheduling or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position mayreport to theAnkeny, IA office 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 five years construction scheduling experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Eightto Tenyears of construction scheduling experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Must be highly knowledgeablein P6 and with Critical Path Method (CPM).
• 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 are a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer.
• Construction operations experience strongly preferred.
• Solar and renewable energy industry experience is a plus.
• Hybrid Work location -the ability to report to the Ankeny, IA office regularly is preferred, but this position can be fully remote with 10% travel.

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.