Program Manager, Construction Systems

Description

Title: Program Manager, Construction Systems Department: Process Innovation Center Location: Houston, TX Supervisor: Vice President of Digital Innovation

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status: Hybrid

PROGRAM MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

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 Development, Module, 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

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager, Construction Systems to lead the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of core construction software platforms—primarily Procore—in support of our utility-scale project portfolio. This role will serve as a key liaison between field operations, engineering, finance, and IT, ensuring that systems and workflows promote project compliance, cost control, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in construction technology and a strong background in program governance, process development, and cross-functional collaboration. The Program Manager, Construction Systems will report to the Director of Digital Innovation & IT, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This is a hybrid position based out of Houston, TX office three days per week and 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 5%.

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

- Lead the roadmap and lifecycle management of Procore and adjacent construction platforms (e.g., SAP integration, scheduling, document control).

- Partner with construction and operations leaders to standardize best-in-class SOPs across key workflows including RFIs, Submittals, Budgeting, and Change Orders.

- Develop and monitor compliance reporting and audit mechanisms to ensure adherence to contractual, safety, and procedural standards.

- Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Project Controls to ensure accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and invoice validation within Procore and integrated systems.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on user feedback, usage analytics, and evolving business needs.

- Support onboarding, training, and change management efforts across field and office users.

- Serve as the product owner for Procore, managing configuration requests, permission models, and vendor escalation.

- Partner with IT and security to ensure systems meet governance, data integrity, and cybersecurity standards.

- Prepare executive-level dashboards and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.

- 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, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related field.

- 3+ years of experience in construction technology, project controls, or digital transformation within the EPC or renewable energy sector.

- Deep working knowledge of Procore, including administration, configuration, and advanced module usage (e.g., Budget, ERP Integrations, Inspections).

- Proven track record of developing and enforcing standard operating procedures across multiple projects and business units.

- Strong understanding of construction workflows, including scheduling, procurement, cost control, and compliance.

- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing field and executive audiences.

- Comfortable leading system implementations, change initiatives, and cross-functional governance structures.

- Experience with ERP or finance system integration (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a strong plus.

- PMP or similar certification is a plus.

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 5% 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.