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Site Manager (Nationwide Travel)

Qcells EPC
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Description

Site Manager: 100% Nationwide Travel

Join HanwhaQcellsUSA Corp and support the build of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the U.S. This is anevergreen posting for futureprojectneedsacross our solar and BESS EPC portfolio. We are actively building a pipeline of qualified Site Managers to support upcoming work.

IMPORTANT: Travel & Relocation Requirement

  • 100% nationwide travel isrequired
  • You willrelocateto project sites for 8–12 months at a time
  • This is a fully on-site, field-based role
  • Candidates must be comfortable with aproject-to-project travel lifestyle

Summary

This is an evergreen opportunity supporting upcoming solar and BESS EPC projects across the U.S. Site Managers are placed on project sites for the duration of the build (typically 8–12 months) and then transition to the next project.

Thisisonsite, workingon the projectsite,working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm local timeor other working hours the site mayestablish. Overtime and weekend working hours will berequiredas needed.

Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaat this time

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities  

  • Oversees and directs daily construction operations on-site, ensuring strategic sequencing, meticulous planning, and adept execution align with the project's timeline and financialobjectives.
  • Overall responsibility for all stages of construction projects in tens to hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • Develop and review project schedules, cost estimations, bills of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards, and quotes from suppliers.
  • Manage all parties involved (internal and external) and ensure professional project management from system design to construction phase.
  • Represent project towards external parties such as investors, public authorities, grid operator and others.

Required Qualifications 

  • 5 years managing large-scale construction projects
  • Proventrack recordof managing all phases of construction projects frominceptionto completion, preferably in utility-scale self-perform solar.
  • Has independently overseen multi-million-dollar projects
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, blueprint reading, and building codes. 
  • Proficient in construction management software, such as Procore, or similar. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences. 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. 

Benefits 

  • Competitive per diem rate
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Annual bonusopportunity
  • Rotationalprogram
  • Employer- paid medical insurance premiums (HDHP)
  • Employer-paid vision and dentalcoverage
  • Employer-paid life, disability, community service leave and more 
  • 401(k)with company match 
  • Paid time off, holidays andadditionalpaid leave 
  • Educationreimbursement program
  • Cellphonereimbursement

EXAMPLEOF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

  • Able to climb andmaintainbalance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.) 
  • Able to walk or movecontinuouslywhile carrying 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials.It is recommended to getassistanceto lift items over 50 lbs
  • Must be able to stand or walk forlong periodsof time

HanwhaQcellsis 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 byQcellsUSA 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, HanwhaQcellswill provide reasonableaccommodationsto all qualified individuals with disabilities toparticipatein the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to requestaccommodationsat hr-usa@qcells.com.

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