Project Scheduler

Description

Title: Project Scheduler
Department: Operational Excellence
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Senior Manager of Construction Scheduling
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full time

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

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULER 

Hanwha Qcells 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.

As an integral partofthe global Qcellsbrand, Qcells USA benefitsfrom a legacyof excellence in photovoltaicmanufacturing. Qcellsisrenownedworldwideforits high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcellsoperatesundertheumbrellaof Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and oneofthe top 8 businessconglomerates in South Korea. 

SUMMARY

TheConstruction Scheduler role at Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp. is a strategic position tailored for a seasoned professional adept at overseeing planning and scheduling functions for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager Construction Scheduling or another management personnel that the team lead may designate. This position is located in Irvine, CA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours will be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Develop and implement operational schedulingprocesses, policies, and toolsto support projectexecution.
• Manage Solar and BESS EPC projects toconstructionschedulingstandardsforself-perform projects, including WBS, floatmanagementpolicy, weatherimpacts, and otherguidanceforstandardizedschedulingapproaches.
• Overseetheintegrationofearnedvaluemanagementprocesseswithschedulingprocesses.
• Adaptindustrybestpracticestoenhancethecompetitivenessoftheorganization.
• Collaboratewithcross-functional teams tointegrate Primavera P6 intosummaryreporting, ensuringalignmentwithprojectobjectives and operational requirements.
• Conduct weekly and monthlyreviewsofprojectteamdeliverables, offeringconstructivefeedback and developmentplanstoimproveperformance.
• Perform in-depthanalysisofprojectschedulestoidentify potential delaysorconstraints and developmitigationstrategies.
• Recommendadjustmentstoprojectschedulestoensurealignmentwithprojectgoals and timelycompletion.
• Ensureeffectivecommunicationwithproject and executivemanagementfortimelydecision-making.
• Ensurecompliancewithreportingstandards and projectmanagementmethods.
• Develop and implementtrackingstandards, particularlyforcontractual and constructionmilestones.
• Collaboratewith internal Project Controlstomeet all reportingneeds.
• Contributetopreconstruction and subcontractor plan reviews.
• Perform otherduties and specialprojectsasassignedby Senior Management.
• Maintainregularattendance in accordancewithcompanypolicy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’sdegree in ConstructionManagement, Engineering, or relevant field &minimum twoyearsconstructionschedulingexperience; orequivalentcombinationoftraining and experience. 
• Four to five years of construction scheduling experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience as a Project Engineer ispreferred. 
• Mustbeproficient in P6 and knowledgeable with Critical Path Method (CPM).
• Construction operationsexperiencestronglypreferred. Solar and renewable energy industry experience is a plus.
• Thoroughknowledgeofdiversifiedscheduleengineeringsystems, principles, and practices. 
• Provenability, creativity, and maturejudgment in anticipating and solvingunprecedentedproblems essential. 
• Ability towork in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-basedenvironment. 
• Excellentanalytical and criticalthinkingskillswith initiative toseek innovative solutions. 
• Purposefultoensuredeliveryofappropriateproducts and services in an accurate, complete, and timelyfashion. 
• Excellent oral and writtencommunicationskills. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: 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: upto 10% asneeded

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.

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

hr-usa@qcells.com

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