Project Controller

Description  Title: Project Controller  Department: Operation 2Location: Houston, TXSupervisor: VP of ConstructionFLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid PROJECT CONTROLLER  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.  SUMMARYThe Project Controller will be part of multi-functional project teams and will be focused on the adherence to the HQC Project Delivery System in development of schedules for assigned projects.  The scheduler will be assigned a portfolio of project schedules, including schedule creation, maintenance, and management, hosting and/or participating in review meetings with project teams and key stakeholders, providing timely updates to projects, preparing agreed upon schedule and cost reports, and management of all assigned schedules from the portfolio This position reports to the VP of Construction 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. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 20%. 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 Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this positionDevelopment and maintenance of EPC project schedules including integration of all subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholder schedule milestones. Apply fundamental schedule control techniques and liaison its relationship to cost. Develop and maintain procedures for scheduling process and reports across projects. Provide analysis of schedule data to identify key project issues. Verify progress and review performance trends. Investigate causes of variances between planned and earned/actual progress and documents discoveries. Identify, analyze, and document project schedule variances and conclude on possible impacts. Support the development of plans and schedules for Sales and Development Opportunities. Actively participate in the development of project Work Breakdown Structure. Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results.  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education - Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in engineering, or another related field engineering science  Years of Experience: 3 - 7 years in Project Controls  Advanced knowledge and proficiency in use of Scheduling Software Tools such as Primavera P6 & MS Project. Ability to travel, up to 20% of the time. Experience supporting the completion of large-scale projects, particularly construction and/or solar PV projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly.     EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a dayMove/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walkCarry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 poundsHearing 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 situationsSight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and farClimb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floorsTravel: up to 20% as needed EXAMPLE WORK ENVIRONMENT Regular professional, office business settingNoise 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.  I hereby, accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and am committing to these responsibilities and required qualifications.  _____________________________________Employee SignatureDate