Solar PV Project Manager/Operations Manager

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience installing or project managing solar PV construction projects
• Strong understanding of grid-tied PV system design
• Previous project management or foreman experience
• Strong leadership skills – ability to organize, utilize and motivate team members quickly to respond to changes in the construction schedule
• Ability to read, understands, and edits electrical and structural plans
• Good at problem solving and implementing site-specific design modifications
• Strong understanding of electrical wiring, theory and the trade – bending pipe, sizing conduit, sizing wire, working with power distribution centers, calculating voltage drop
• Strong understanding of the NEC Code and the ability to reference the code as required
• Knowledge of Universal Building Codes and building materials and techniques (i.e. lumber, roofing materials, etc.)
• Experience supervising and managing subcontractors in other trades
• Experience working with city/county permitting offices and inspectors
• Proficiency on a PC computer in MS Office (Emphasis on Excel, Outlook)
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to work long hours as required in order for the installation crews to work to optimal efficiency on a daily basis
• H.S. Diploma required (4-year college degree preferred)

Position responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Maintain complicated schedules, develop project timelines, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule
• Independently manage performance and productivity of installation teams
• Set and obtain installation goals
• Mentor staff of solar technicians as required
• Coordinate the construction of multiple projects simultaneously
• Attend weekly Project Management and Design Meetings
• Coordinate and schedule building inspections

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