Fleet & Equipment Commercial Manager

Department: E&C – Construction

Location: Ankeny, IA

Supervisor: Senior Director of Commercial Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full-time, Permanent

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

Fleet & Equipment Commercial Manager

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 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 Fleet & Equipment Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial success of our utility-scale solar and BESS projects. They will directly engage with the company’s Fleet & Equipment team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about renewable energy, equipment tracking, possess strong communication and influential skills, and have a proven track record in project management, construction cost control, negotiation, risk management, and contract management.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Commercial Management, or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is based in the Ankeny, IA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm. This position may be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in commercial activities for the Fleet & Equipment group including financial and contractual aspects.
• Maintain master equipment list for all of Self-Perform Construction
• Collaborate closely with project directors, managers, and construction leaders to achieve project objectives within specified constraints.
• Act as a key stakeholder in equipment and tooling negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify risks and opportunities, developing strategies to mitigate damage risks and capitalize on equipment acquisition opportunities.
• Spearhead vendor conflicts and management. This includes negotiating equipment credits and payment disputes with all vendors. Validate accuracy of vendor invoicing.
• Assist in invoice submission.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and company policies across assigned projects.
• Prepare detailed monthly executive reports, including variance analysis, risk logs, forecasts, and change logs.
• Conduct weekly reconciliation of resource spending and trends.
• Complete weekly project performance reviews, providing feedback and recommendations to enhance project performance.
• Initiate recommendations for project cost control plans and procedures.
• Participate in equipment deployment schedules development and review weekly.
• Analyze the project budget, and advise on deviations in cost tracking and forecasting.
• Engage with stakeholders to align expectations with Fleet & Equipment goals.
• Ensure project level compliance with reporting standards and project management practices.
• Monitor equipment utilization via project management software (HeavyJob) to facilitate accurate job costing, estimation, and forecasting.
• Assist with the entry of fleet and equipment rates and supporting documentation into Qcells asset management software and construction management software (Procore)
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Management.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with the 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 preferred
• 3+ years combined work experience in Project Controls, Business, or other applicable fields.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant tools.
• Have insight to highlight key risk factors and advise EPC cost estimates.
• Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization.
• Have a strong passion for equipment and tooling with applicable knowledge to use in negotiation with all vendors.
• Have both a near-term action orientation, and a strong desire to continuously improve and push limits.
• Strong team player with a high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times.
• Willingness to travel as required, up to 10%.

SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION

The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $120,000 – $145,000 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

• 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 10% as needed

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)

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 [email protected].

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

This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. 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. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. 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.

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