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Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Technology, Trades & Food Sciences
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Average
$71,150
ANNUAL
$34.21
HOURLY
Entry Level
$48,580
ANNUAL
$23.36
HOURLY
Mid Level
$63,470
ANNUAL
$30.52
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,790
ANNUAL
$47.49
HOURLY
Solar Energy Installation Managers
21,830
Projected job openings through 2032
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Supporting Programs
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Solar Energy Installation Managers
01
Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
02
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
03
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
04
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
05
Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.
06
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
07
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
08
Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
09
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
10
Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Management of Personnel Resources
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Time Management
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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