Project Scheduler

About the role

The Construction Scheduler role at Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp. is a strategic position tailored for a seasoned professional adept at overseeing planning and scheduling functions for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager ConstructionScheduling or another management personnel that the team lead may designate. This position is located in Irvine, CA and 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 will be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational scheduling processes, policies, and tools to support project execution.
• Manage Solar and BESS EPC projects to construction scheduling standards for self-perform projects, including WBS, float management policy, weather impacts, and other guidance for standardized scheduling approaches.
• Adapt industry best practices to enhance the competitiveness of the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Primavera P6 into summary reporting, ensuring alignment with project objectives and operational requirements.
• Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of project team deliverables, offering constructive feedback and development plans to improve performance.
• Perform in-depth analysis of project schedules to identify potential delays or constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Recommend adjustments to project schedules to ensure alignment with project goals and timely completion.
• Ensure effective communication with project and executive management for timely decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with reporting standards and project management methods.
• Develop and implement tracking standards, particularly for contractual and construction milestones.
• Collaborate with internal Project Controls to meet all reporting needs.
• Contribute to preconstruction and subcontractor plan reviews.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Management.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field & minimum two years construction scheduling experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four to five years of construction scheduling experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience as a Project Engineer is preferred.
• Must be proficient in P6 and knowledgeable with Critical Path Method (CPM).
• Construction operations experience strongly preferred.
• Solar and renewable energy industry experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of diversified schedule engineering systems, principles, and practices.
• Proven ability, creativity, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems essential.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with initiative to seek innovative solutions.
• Purposeful to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.