Solar Energy Installation Manager

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Solar Energy Installation Manager

What they do

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Also Called: Commercial Field Manager, Commercial Solar Superintendent, Installation Manager, Residential Field Manager, Residential Field Supervisor, Solar Energy Installation Manager, Solar Field Supervisor, Solar Installation Crew Foreman, Solar Installation Manager, Solar Installation Supervisor, Commercial Field Manager, Commercial Solar Superintendent, Installation Manager, Residential Field Manager, Residential Field Supervisor, Solar Energy Installation Manager, Solar Field Supervisor, Solar Installation Crew Foreman, Solar Installation Manager, Solar Installation Supervisor

$49,420
Starting Salary (2023)
$76,760
Median Salary (2023)
2.5%
Projected Job Growth
777,420
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility

What key skills are needed for this job?

Monitoring
Coordination
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Critical Thinking
Active Listening

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Common Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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