General Civil Superintendent

Description

Title:

General Superintendent Civil
Department:
Operations 1

Location:

Ankeny, IA
Supervisor:
Field Operations Manager
FLSA Status:
Exe mpt Status
Position Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status:
Hybrid

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT C IVIL

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 Module, Development, 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 Civil will manage the various project team members as it relates to their craft. Establish standards, training , leadership training for the construction team and departmen t . This position reports to the Field Operations Manager , or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may desi gnate . Th is position reports to the Ankeny , IA office but will main tain a h ybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Ankeny, IA office.

Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 50% of the time.

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 electrical superintendents and their craft throughout the duration of the project
• Assist in developing detailed CPM schedules for all installation activities and in developing a sched ule of values to aid the billing process
• Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, project logistics , and temporary facility plans with the project manager and field staff
• Review and approve materials/equipment for Civil construction and monitor the installation and startup of those activities , 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 Civil Project Engineers
• Supervise, review, and coordination of submittals and shop drawings
• Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective c ommunication 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
• Regular attendance , in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment , is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects , as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years' experience o n Site Supervision
• Proven track record as a Superintendent on large projects with values above $20 million ( Civil portions of contracts)
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Code
• M ass grading experience
• General understanding of building codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, and plumbing codes as they relate to civil construction of project
• Experience dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience managing the performance of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale…