Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
The Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial success of our utility-scale solar and BESS projects. They will directly engage with one or two projects at a time. The ideal candidate will be passionate about renewable energy, possess strong communication and influential skills, and have a proven track record in project management, construction cost control, negotiation, risk management, and contract management.
This position reports to the Senior Director of Commercial Management, or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position can be remote with a preference for candidates on PST or MT time zones or based in the Irvine, CA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm. This position may be required to travel up to 50% of the time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take a lead role in commercial activities for assigned projects, including financial and contractual aspects.
- Collaborate closely with project directors, managers, and construction leaders to achieve project objectives within specified constraints.
- Act as a key stakeholder in subcontract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company standards.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify project risks and opportunities, developing strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Oversee and manage change orders, ensuring accurate documentation, impact assessment, and effective implementation.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and company policies across assigned projects.
- Regularly evaluate project performance, addressing and resolving contractual disputes promptly to minimize impact on project timelines and budgets.
- Prepare detailed monthly executive reports, including variance analysis, risk logs, forecasts, and change logs.
- Conduct weekly reconciliation of resource spend, and trends.
- Co-chair weekly project performance reviews, providing feedback and recommendations to enhance project performance.
- Initiate and maintain project cost control plans and procedures.
- Participate in project schedule development and review weekly, including critical path management and progress tracking.
- Manage the project budget, including cost tracking and forecasting.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to align expectations with project goals and directly be accountable for timely project invoicing, cash flows, and change management.
- Ensure project level compliance with reporting standards and project management practices.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or 2+ years work experience in a related field.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant tools.
- Have insight to highlight key risk factors and advise EPC cost estimates.
- Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization.
- Have both a near-term action orientation, and a strong desire to continuously improve and push limits.
- Strong team player with a high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times.
- Willingness to travel as required, up to 50%.
The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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: review above travel requirement for this position
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)
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