Senior HV/BESS Estimator
Title: Senior HV/BESS Estimator
Location:
Houston, TXWork Status: RemoteHanwha 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. As a Senior HV/BESS Estimator in our utility-scale solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our projects. You will work closely with the estimators and various departments to accurately estimate costs and resources required for utility-scale solar and BESS and standalone BESS projects. Your expertise will guide decision-making processes, ensuring the profitability and efficiency of our projects. Your primary focus will be providing firm bid/submittal documents and cost estimates inclusive of all activities related to high voltage substations and BESS pricing by leveling, reviewing, and analyzing subcontractor and material proposals, performing take-offs, scope reviews, risk identification, engineering optimization, and increasing margins through identifying cost efficiencies. This position reports to the Senior HV/BESS Estimating Manager in charge of overseeing all estimating activities and approvals related to the EPC business or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is a hybrid, working out of your home office and traveling to jobsites, working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 25%.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 Leadership and Management Develop and manage cost models Cost Estimation Resource Planning Risk Management Bid Preparation Vendor and Supplier Management Quality Assurance
General Requirements
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant certificate from college or technical school 5+ years relevant experience in estimating and project management, with at least 3 years of experience in utility-scale solar, HV, and BESS projects
- Background in commercial construction, electrical equipment supply, and/or power plant engineering
- Strong understanding of utility Solar and Battery storage installation and Best Practices
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%Strong oral and written communication skills, computer fluency, agile and effective negotiator with clear oral and written explanations required
- Work experience in construction-related estimation (solar PV and BESS projects in particular) strongly preferred
- Proficiency in cost estimation software and tools, such as HCSS HeavyBid or similar applications
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft office Suite, Smartsheet, and Procore experience is preferred
- Self-motivated, superior organization skills and attention to detail
- Assertive, ability to cope with dynamic surroundings
- Proven leadership and management skills, with experience leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- 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 25% 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 accommodation at hr-usa@qcells.com.
