Subcontract Specialist -Subcontractor Qualification and Relations
QcellsDescription Title: Subcontracts Specialist – Qualification and Relations Department: SCM – Subcontracts Management Office Location: Irvine, CA Supervisor: Director of Subcontracts FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-time Work Status: Remote SUBCONTRACTS SPECIALIST – SUBCONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION & RELATIONS 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 The Subcontracts Specialist – Qualification and Relations is responsible for conducting the subcontractor qualification process, building business relationships with prospective and approved QCells Subcontractors, collaborating with all functions to ensure all scopes of work can be performed. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying new subcontractors, managing the pre-qualification process, reviewing Subcontractor incident rates, creating and scoring Subcontractors based on qualification information provided and managing business relationships with Subcontractors. This individual will also support the entry of Subcontractors into Avetta and managing actions within the Avetta program. This position reports to the Senior Subcontracts Manager, Subcontracts Director, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is Hybrid and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 4:00pm, 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position may require travel up to 30%. 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 Administer the Subcontractor Qualification process with limited direction, including, but not limited to: o Source new subcontractors and initiate the Qualification Process o Follow up with non-responsive subcontractors o Receive, review and submit NDA’s for countersignature o Maintain all qualification documents in accordance with approved filing procedure and naming conventions o Review and score Subcontractors in accordance with the Qualification Evaluation process o Maintain positive and frequent communication with Subcontractors providing status updates and business opportunities o Update and keep current the Subcontractor Resource Base o Work with QCells licensing to ensure Subc…