Solar Energy Installation Managers
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
20 alternate job titles:
Commercial Field Manager
Commercial Solar Superintendent
Commercial Subcontractor
Installation Manager
Photovoltaic Subcontractor
Piping Supervisor
Residential Field Manager
Residential Field Supervisor
Residential Remodeling Subcontractor
Residential Subcontractor
Solar Electrical Project Manager (Solar Electrical PM)
Solar Energy Installation Manager
Solar Energy Project Manager (Solar Energy PM)
Solar Field Supervisor
Solar Installation Crew Foreman
Solar Installation Crew Supervisor
Solar Installation Manager
Solar Installation Supervisor
Solar Project Coordination Specialist
Solar Project Manager (Solar PM)
Salary Information
Solar Energy Installation Managers: $78,690 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs. | General |
| Direct construction or extraction personnel. | General |
| Test green technology installations to verify performance. | General |
| Estimate materials requirements for projects. | General |
| Estimate construction project labor requirements. | General |
| Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. | General |
| Estimate construction project costs. | General |
| Order construction or extraction materials or equipment. | General |
| Coordinate construction project activities. | Management |
| Assess locations for potential green technology installations. | Analysis |
| Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects. | Analysis |
| Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details. | Communication |
| Create construction or installation diagrams. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk Revit | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| Procore software | Analytical or scientific software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Trimble SketchUp Pro | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley STAAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided design and drafting software CADD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Cost estimating software | Project management software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Mapping software | Map creation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | Document management software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Oracle Primavera Systems | Project management software |
| PVsyst | Analytical or scientific software |
| Prolog | Development environment software |
| Real time operating system RTOS software | Operating system software |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Esri ArcGIS | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Risk Professional | Global Association of Risk Professionals | Not Available |
| PV Installation Professional | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners | Not Available |
| PV System Inspector | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners | Not Available |
| Solar Heating Installer | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners | Not Available |
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