Manager, Construction Standards Engineer

Description

Title: Manager, Construction Standards Engineer Department: Operation 1 Location: Ankeny, IA

Supervisor: Sr. Manager, Construction Standards Engineering FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

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

Manager, Construction Standards Engineer

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 Construction Standards Engineering Manager is a pivotal leadership role integral to the strategic planning, execution, and successful completion of solar construction projects. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Construction Standards Engineering, this position drives the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of advanced processes to ensure all project activities align with the company’s commitment to operational excellence, safety, and sustainability. The Manager will oversee a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including strategic project coordination, optimized material procurement, regulatory compliance, and rigorous quality assurance, while providing mentorship and operational support to site-based Construction Engineers.

This role is focused on maximizing operational efficiency, leveraging data-driven insights, and fostering innovation to minimize redundancies and enhance project outcomes. The Manager will champion cross-functional collaboration, lead transformative initiatives, and ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge tools and methodologies across all project phases.

This is an office-based role with standard working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to meet project demands. The position involves up to 25% travel to project sites and stakeholder meetings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION

The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Ankeny, IA is $ 130,000 - $ 150,000 base salary per year.

The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.