General Superintendent

Title: General Superintendent
Department: Operation 2
Location: Irvine, CA
Supervisor: Director of Construction
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT 

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 General Superintendent plays a crucial role in project execution by offering support to all Core Projects. This role involves assisting and advising in supervising utility-scale construction projects. As an integral member of the EPC management team, this position draws upon extensive experience in construction, safety, and quality control.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with project managers, engineering, estimating, procurement, safety, and quality control as necessary. As the subject matter expert for construction within Core Projects, this role may involve critical oversight of ongoing construction pre-mobilization activities, providing guidance to the construction manager, reviewing all drawings and specifications related to Core Projects, and fostering rapport with all stakeholders.

This position reports to the Senior General Superintendent Electrical or another designated personnel as determined by the CEO of the Company. It is a hybrid position, working out of your home and the project sites. Working hours are Monday through Friday, ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. As necessary, you may be required to work overtime and on weekends. Travel, up to 50% of the time, is expected.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Adhere to the company's attendance policy and follow supervisory assignments regularly.
• Lead, manage, and guide construction managers, superintendents, and their teams throughout the project.
• Contribute to developing estimates for projects involving substations, transmission lines, PV, and BESS.
• Participate in creating and reviewing scopes of work for subcontractors.
• Assist in creating detailed CPM schedules for installation activities and develop a schedule of values to facilitate billing.
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, material procurement, project logistics, and temporary facility plans in collaboration with the project manager and field staff.
• Review and approve materials and equipment for Electrical/Mechanical/Structural systems as required.
• Oversee and review the installation of various systems, including substations, transmission lines, inverters, BESS, SCADA Systems, energy management systems, fire suppression systems, and HVAC systems.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Procurement, Engineering, Safety, QA/QC, Logistics, Suppliers, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution.
• Generate reports and communicate progress to Project Managers/Directors as necessary during weekly meetings with project Owners.
• Review contract documents and provide improvement suggestions when needed.
• Participate in engineering design reviews.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers in various disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, and Civil.
• Supervise, review, and coordinate submitting and reviewing submittals and shop drawings.
• Collaborate with team members to facilitate effective communication and achieve desired results.
• Assist in cost estimation, encompassing activities such as evaluating potential project sites during development due diligence and identifying project costs related to time, materials, and labor.
• Champion and enforce safety standards and protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all team members.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with QA/QC requirements on the job site, upholding the highest standards of work quality.
• Undertake other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Core Projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and possess over 3 years of experience in construction management OR have accumulated more than 10 years of experience as a Construction Manager, from LV to HV projects.
• Establish a proven track record as a Construction Manager on large projects across various disciplines, with project values exceeding $100 million.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Electrical, Safety, and Construction Codes.
• Exhibit a general understanding of building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes in their context within project construction.
• Possess hands-on experience in dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors.
• Boast a minimum of 10 years of professional expertise in managing the performance of significant projects, preferably in the construction of power stations, supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects.
• Prior experience in Solar PV or BESS projects is highly desirable.
• Display the ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Possess industrial relations knowledge for identifying and resolving potential labor issues.
• Have a deep understanding of Company construction guides and manuals.
• Demonstrate a strong awareness of construction safety and comprehension.
• Showcase conflict management skills.
• Exhibit the ability to multitask, prioritize, organize, and schedule work.
• Possess problem-solving skills encompassing identification, analysis, research, evaluation, and resolution.
• Display strong communication skills.
• Have knowledge of constructability within your discipline.
• Possess constructability knowledge within disciplines such as Structural, Civil, Electrical, HV electrical, SCADA, BESS, and Estimating.
• Show conceptual planning ability.
• Demonstrate proficiency in risk assessment and management.
• Be familiar with Cost Code Labor Productivity Systems.
• Understand Time Reporting Policies and Procedures.
• Be well-versed in Construction Guides and Standards.
• Have computer skills.
• Accumulate extensive work experience in managing and completing large-scale projects in a responsible role, with a particular emphasis on solar HV and PV projects.
• Possess appropriate leadership experience.
• Showcase a demonstrated ability to manage projects throughout their development, planning, installation, and execution phases.
• Have proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English, with other language skills considered a plus.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead team meetings via conference calls.
• Exhibit an assertive personality and the capacity to handle pressure while being a team player.

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 100% 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) 

• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department  

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 [email protected].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

I hereby, accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and am committing to these responsibilities and required qualifications.

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