Occupation: Solar Energy Installation Managers

Solar Energy Installation Managers

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

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Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
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.
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.
Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.
Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.
Purchase or rent equipment for solar energy system installation.

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Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.
Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.