Preconstruction Specialist

QCELLS Enable is the EPC branch of Qcells for the Commercial, Industrial, Distributed Generation, and Small Utility Scale solar market. Our mission is to be a world class designer and installer of large-scale PV and ESS systems throughout the US. We are based in Teaneck, NJ. Our position as a leading module manufacturer means we are able to offer end-to-end solutions for project developers and system owners. We are expanding our offerings and have several open positions currently

 

  SUMMARY

The Preconstruction Specialist will assist the internal Preconstruction Team and will play a vital role within the Qcells Enable (QCE) organization to enable our vision of becoming the leading solar solution provider in the Americas. Preconstruction Specialist will use a construction and engineering background and direct experience to assist all preconstruction efforts in support of the successful build out of MW scale ground mount PV and ESS power plants.

 

This position reports to the Preconstruction Manager, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and coordinate with the internal EPC departmental teams to advance projects to EPC and ensure smooth handoff to project management and construction management teams
• Continuously measure and improve operational excellence, adapt and replicate best industry practices across business units to create highly competitive EPC organization;
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships and communication with client, Construction Manager, project team, consultants/engineers, and subcontractors
• Be accountable to develop and successfully execute on cost reduction programs through value engineering evaluations, optimization of project execution, people, processes, and technologies;
• Cooperate with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams to improve design efficiency in terms of cost reduction through value engineering and to resolve technical issues on site;
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to develop and maintain a cost history database to be used in developing budgets and estimates throughout the preconstruction phase. Working with Procurement team and process, while working closely with counterparts in other geographical regions to develop synergies and standardize components;
• Work closely with the Project Control and Cost Management teams to successfully bid and win large scale ground mount PV power plants
• Develop preconstruction schedule and monitor progress utilizing project management and scheduling software accurately.
• Provide construction expertise and insight to accurately gauge project potential and highlight key risk areas; Participate in interviews and interview preparations for negotiated bids;
• Prepare and submit contract documents for legal and risk reviews
• Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project execution team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings.
• Facilitate operational analysis process with execution team at the end of projects to report lessons learned for implementation in future project bids.
• Provide weekly updates and summary reports of key issues and project status to top management
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Executive Management.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related field is preferred
• Graduate degree in engineering or another related field is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or construction preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in solar development preferred
• Some knowledge and understanding of all phases of the renewables power plant development, including engineering, procurement, and construction and project management is preferred
• Experience working with project developers and vendors and understanding of the RFP process
• Have insight to highlight key risk factors and provide and deliver best EPC cost estimates
• Solid experience with current solar EPC tools and processes, and remain current on best practices and trends in the industry
• Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction and/or performance improvement
• Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization
• Have both long-term strategic perspective and near-term action orientation, strong desire to continuously improve and push limits
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally