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Chief Operating Officer
Qcells Usa Corp.
Lead EPC operations, overseeing engineering, procurement, construction for solar projects.
3d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
EPC
Project Development
Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Utility‑scale solar
Sector Specialisms
Utility-Scale Solar
Energy Storage
Commercial & Industrial Energy Solutions
Government Energy Solutions
Renewable Energy
Solar Energy
Energy Management
Grid Services
Role
What you would be doing
cost reduction
manpower planning
change management
procurement oversight
safety leadership
quality assurance
- Execute successfully on cost reduction programs through optimization of people, processes, and technologies
- Provide engineering and construction expertise and insight to accurately gauge project potential and highlight key risk areas
- Assure that all construction and engineering requirements, policies, procedures are executed to the highest level of standard according to Company, industry, and contractual requirements. Ensures these requirements are understood and executed by the subordinate teams and holds leaders accountable to adhere to these standards.
- Determine overall people plan (manpower levels) to attain schedule milestones and monitors manpower levels and craft mixes to ensure conformance with the construction plan.
- Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
- As needed, perform on-site support to ensure supervision and coordination of all self-performed and subcontracted work.
- Leads the operations of the organization (engineering, construction, quality, supply chain, and safety)
- Develops, implements, and leads change management to control project schedule and cost through the efficient use of all construction resources including manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
- Direct and manage all operations for the successful execution of projects, including developing and implementing operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards.
- Manage and oversee the Procurement, Engineering, and Construction teams and process, while working closely with counterparts in other geographical regions to develop synergies and standardize components
- Monitor productivity and cost and implements appropriate action to maintain maximum labor productivity and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensures change orders are documented and communicated to Customer.
- Control change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented and that change orders are approved prior to the performance of work.
- Develops and deploys effective strategies to develop and train the leadership of the operations organization on best practices that improve quality, schedule, cost, and safety.
- Assure that all construction requirements, policies, procedures are executed to the highest level of standard according to Company, industry, and contractual requirements. Ensures these requirements are understood and executed by the subordinate teams and holds leaders accountable to adhere to these standards.
- Partners effectively with Safety to lead and implement the site safety procedures.
- Ensures project leadership maintains excellent Customer relationships while achieving project milestones, including: cost, safety, and schedule.
- Review design scope and approach with regard to constructability and submit recommendations for change.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and ensuring their needs are met throughout the project lifecycle
- Maintain an effective plan for the supply and control of tools and supplies.
- Work performed around hazardous equipment.
- Continuously measure and improve operational excellence, adapt and replicate best industry practices across departments to create highly competitive EPC organization
- Develop and implement a standard operating model, processes and procedures across all of operations
- Maintain effective construction equipment utilization plan/program.
- Effectively manages change orders and accounts receivable from Customer.
- Acts as an integral leader in development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.
- Manage day-to-day operations through an effective action-oriented approach, provide executive level mentorship and leadership· to employees within the EPC organization
- Partners effectively with other Officers and Senior Leadership to drive strategy (long-term) and tactical (short-term) changes.
- Ensures the construction management organization builds with quality and reduces rework and/or NCRs through effective site supervision and leadership.
- Ensure contract requirements are understood by all project team members and executed to the contract.
- Enforces the highest quality standards and holds teams accountable for failure to meet the standard.
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Responsible for achieving the As-Sold Margin of the project and effectively communicating deviations in a timely manner.
- Remain knowledgeable of safety policies and procedures and perform assigned duties in a safe manner and, while supervising others, has responsibility for their safety and confirm that they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.
- Have insight to highlight key risk factors and provide and deliver best EPC cost estimates
What you bring
bachelor’s degree
20 years
solar epc
leadership
communication
solar pv
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Travel: up to 50% as needed
- 20 years of experience in engineering or construction
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of all phases of the solar PV power plant development, including engineering, procurement, and construction and project management
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Ability to manage and lead large technical organizations, including significant experience managing numerous suppliers and contractors
- Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
- Legal Knowledge to review Upstream EPCA, Subcontract, PO and TO
- Extensive track record of successfully designing and building large scale solar power plants preferably in the Americas, and a demonstrated track record of delivering results
- Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction and/or performance improvement
- Understanding of solar module manufacturing and O&M experience is a plus
- Have both long-term strategic perspective and near-term action orientation, strong desire to continuously improve and push limits
- 10 years of experience in solar and BESS development
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
- Financial and accounting Knowledge
- Capability to interact with senior leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization
- 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
- Solid experience with current solar EPC tools and processes, and remain current on best practices and trends in the industry
- Experience working with project developers and understanding of the RFP process
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Regular professional, office business setting
- Predominately outdoor climate
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship; applicants must already be authorized to work in the united states.
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Company
Overview
- A prominent player in the solar energy industry, known for pioneering clean, renewable energy solutions.
- Delivers cutting-edge photovoltaic technology to commercial, residential, and utility-scale projects in North America.
- Specializes in large-scale solar power systems, offering solar modules, storage solutions, and services to optimize energy efficiency.
- Drives projects that help reduce carbon footprints and increase energy independence in the United States.
- Leverages decades of experience in the solar sector, delivering reliable and innovative products as part of a global group.
- Notable projects include utility-scale solar farms and storage solutions, transforming how communities and businesses harness renewable energy.
- Plays a key role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure by collaborating with stakeholders to deploy sustainable energy systems nationwide.
- Customer Centricity
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Target
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions, a critical step toward reducing global climate impact.
- Globally leading in solar innovation and energy efficiency.
- Investing in renewable energy projects across the U.S. to enhance clean energy access.
- Solar panel manufacturing with a focus on reducing carbon footprint.
- Advancing energy storage technology to support grid stability and renewable energy adoption.
- Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees of diverse backgrounds are valued
- Promoting equal opportunity in hiring, leadership, and professional development
- Specific gender diversity statistics not disclosed
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