Cost Estimator

Description

Title: Senior Cost Estimator Department: Estimation Location: Ankeny, IA Supervisor: Senior Director of Cost Estimation

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Hybrid

SENIOR COST ESTIMATOR

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 Senior Cost Estimator will provide cost estimation oversight in all regions, including the USA, Mexico, and Canada. This position reports to the Senior Director of Cost Estimation, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Irvine, CA 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 30% 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

- Cost estimation oversight in all regions including the USA, Mexico, and Canada

- Support Sales and Development team by executing engineering design and estimating tasks, including, but not limited to the following

- Site evaluation, and review of developer documents, studies, environmental reports, and identify mitigation requirements to determine the feasibility of the project

- Make recommendations on actions to reduce both technical and business risk

- Produce array layouts and single line diagrams up to 30% engineering design package

- Prepare scopes of work for sub – contractors and work closely with procurement team to confirm costs

- Prepare system sizing and PVSYST generation estimates

- Prepare equipment specifications including bill of materials for the BOS

- Prepare energy calculations and analysis of client electricity bills when necessary

- Shade analysis

- Electrical calculations, including wire loss, wire sizing, equipment rating, over-current protection, etc.

- Safety Risk assessment and associated costs

- Works with Procurement team to confirm material estimates

- Conduct site visits with sales representatives and clients, as necessary

- Assists with Research and Development as required by obtaining cost estimates and performing product analysis on new technology and equipment

- Review cost estimates, responsible for distribution of cost estimating tasks

- Risk assessment of each project and production of assumptions and exclusions determined during the creation of the cost estimate

- Assist with the sales proposal and bid documents to clients

- Ability to travel up to 30%

- 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

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, finance, or economics

- Minimum of 10 years of professional estimating experience

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the PV utility industry

- Experience with selling construction, wind, energy, mechanical, or technology solutions

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30%

- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating platforms

- High degree of professionalism and conduct at all times

- Demonstrated track record of delivering results

- Willingness to work long hours and under time pressure environments

- Ability to interact with senior-level management internally and externally

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly

- Demonstrated customer focus and strong communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization

- Data-based decision-making, results oriented

- Critical and strategic thinking skills

EXAMPLES OF 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: up to 30% as needed

EXAMPLES OF 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.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

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.