General Superintendent- Mechanical

Description
Title: General Superintendent- Mechanical
Department: Construction
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Field Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time
Work Status: Project Site
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT MECHANICAL
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, 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 General Superintendent Mechanical will manage the various project team members as it re-lates 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 per-sonnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position is hybrid, you will work out of your home office and travel to different jobsites, 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 may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 100%.
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 superintendents and their craft throughout the duration of the pro-ject
Assist in developing detailed CPM schedules for all installation activities and in developing a schedule of values to aid the billing process
Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, project logistics, and temporary fa-cility plans with the project manager and field staff
Review and approve materials/equipment for Mechanical/Structural systems and monitor the installation and startup of those systems, 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 Electrical/Mechanical/Structural/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; and
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by the Management.
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory as-signment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position;
Required Qualifications
7+ years experience in site supervision
Proven track record as a Superintendent on large projects with values above $20 million (electrical portions of contracts)
Thorough knowledge of Construction Code
Medium voltage experience
General understanding of building codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, and plumbing codes as they relate to construction of project
Experience dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience managing the performance of major pro-jects, 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, Civil, 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 re-sponsible position (in particularly, solar HV & PV projects)
Appropriate leadership experience
Demonstrated ability in managing projects: development, planning, installation and execu-tion
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 100% of the time
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (tow-ers, vessels, excavations, etc.)
Able to walk or move continuosuly while carrying 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. It is rec-ommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, as-phalt, mud, gravel, etc.) Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
Requires repetitive movement
LOCATION
Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
EXAMPLES OF MOBILITY BARRIERS ACCESS TO JOB SITE
Uneven ground level
Obstructed pathways
Work performed at low and/or high elevations
Work performed in confined areas
CLIMATIC/ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS AT JOB SITE
Predominately outdoor climate
May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
Potential exposure to chemical substances
Work performed around hazardous equipment.
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 em-ployment, 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 com-prehensive 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.
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