Subcontracts Manager
Qcells EPCDescription Title: Subcontracts Manager Department: SCM Location: Houston, TX Supervisor: Director of Subcontracts FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Full-Time Work Status (Hybrid/In-Office): Remote SUBCONTRACTS MANAGER Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, 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. Summary The Subcontracts Manager is responsible for driving the subcontract buyout process from RFP to Contract execution, while maintaining a current database of vendor pre-qualification and monitoring vendor performance. Prepare highly complex, customized contracts which involve the integration of many diverse elements of high cost, or which entail construction projects, and master services/supply agreements. They will be responsible for overall coordination and development of subcontract agreements and may be assigned supply agreements for purchasing as needed. This position reports to the Director of Subcontracts, or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position may be required to travel up to 30% of the time. 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 Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to leverage the experience to optimize the procurement of subcontractors Manage RFP Process with limited direction from the Director of Cost Manage Prepare RFPs to qualified subcontractors Establish, maintain and meet bid schedule Obtain necessary documents from stakeholders to create RFPs Obtain bids and maintain bidders list Bid evaluations by preparing bid analysis for Manager review Develops and negotiates Subcontract Agreements and Supply Agreements (as needed only), Change Order and other related contract management documents Review, compare and evaluate subcontractor proposals and historical pricing to determine reasonable pricing and opportunities for cost savings Negotiate commercial terms in accordance to company policies and guidelines Ensure prime contract flow downs are incorporated into subcontract document Monitor subcontractor compliance of contract and project requirements Ensure project costs are properly categorized when submitting subcontracts for approvals by comparing and adjusting estimating costs vs. actual costs includ…