Senior Project Manager - Qcells

Title:Senior Project Manager
Department:Project Management

Location:Remote/ Teaneck, NJ

Supervisor: Director of Project Management
FLSA Status:Exempt
Position Status:Full Time - Permanent

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/ In-Office): Hybrid/Teaneck, NJ

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

QCELLS Enable is the EPC branch of Qcells for the Commercial, Industrial, Distributed Generation, and Small Utility Scale solar markets. Our mission is to provide world class design and installation of large-scale PV and ESS systems throughout the US.  Our position as a leading module manufacturer means we can offer end-to-end solutions for project developers and asset managers.  We are expanding our offerings and have several open positions currently in our Teaneck, New Jersey headquarters. 

SUMMARY 

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the execution of C&I and Utility Scale solar EPC contracts through final completion. The SPM will establish the project schedule, budget and resource requirements working in close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Construction and Finance to ensure the correct materials are procured and arrive onsite, ensures that milestones and deliverables are met through the life of the project, and ultimately projects are completed maintaining the projected schedule and budget.

The right candidate must understand all the project phases including pre-construction, permitting and construction. They must track and report out budgets for their jobs and work with purchasing agents to obtain quotes and negotiate vendor agreements for materials and services. They must have the ability to interpret city and state building and NEC codes, as well as utility requirements to ensure the project continues smoothly.

This position reports to the Director of Project Management. This position will be located out of our new Teaneck, NJ office. Ideal candidates will be within commutable distance of these locations, but a flexible or hybrid / remote working option is open.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and Mentor a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Train direct reports on project management fundamentals including but not limited to Microsoft Project Schedule, standard industry financial terms and scope reviews.
• Plan and manage C&I and Utility Scale Solar EPC project schedule of engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure on time completion.
• Plan and execute the procurement and sub-contracting strategy with the engineering, procurement, and construction department to ensure budget completion.
• Manage the required permitting for projects with AHJ & local planning boards.
• Support and cooperate with sales and proposals to win new EPC bids.
• Prepare bid packages and SOW for sub-contractors with related parties such as engineering and construction.
• Perform regular check-ins to gauge on-site project progress.
• Serve as point-of-contact for customers/clients during execution of each project.
• Provide progress reports and other status updates to client and management, as required.
• Troubleshooting issues relating to installations, analyzing information, and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Review activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement, facilitate a “lessons learned meeting after project completion to document areas of improvement and excellence.
• All other assignments and special projects, as requested by Management.
• Regular attendance, in accordancewithcompany's attendance policy and supervisoryassignment, is an essential jobdutyrequirementforthisposition 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in related field such as engineering, construction management or project management will be a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of project management or construction managementrequired.
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in solar or renewable energy industry
• Experience working with Electric Utilities preferred.
• Ability to travelrequired.
• NABCEP Certification, preferred.
• PMP Certification, preferred.
• Fluency in MS Project or equivalent project management software.
• Ability to read plan sets, do take offs, create Bill of Materials and procurement bids.
• Effective interpersonal skills, comfortable in an office setting as well as on a commercial construction jobsite.
• Excellent time management and financial management skills
• Excellent ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving dynamic, environment

EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stationaryposition: frequentlyremainsstationaryupto 90% ofthe time and sittingupto 8 hours in a day 
• Move/Traverse: infrequentlybend, stand, stoop and/orwalk 
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/orliftobjects (light to heavy) weighingupto 10 pounds 
• Hearing and Speech: frequentlycommunicateswiththeabilitytohear and talk on a regularbasiswithemployees, coworkers, and all personnelmatters; mustbeabletoexchangeaccurateinformation in thesesituations 
• Sight: frequent useofsighttodetectimages on computer, officedocuments, and officeobjectsnear and far 
• Climb: occasionallyascends/descends on stairwaytogettoofficeupper and lowerfloors 
• Travel: upto25%asneeded 

EXAMPLE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Regular professional, officebusinesssetting 
• Noise levelrangesfromlowto moderate (if in officesetting) 
• Noise levelrangesfrom moderate to high (if on constructionworksite) 

QCELLS Enable 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, QCELLS Enable 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.