Solar Energy Installation Managers
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What is a Solar Energy Installation Manager?Occupation Description Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.Life As a Solar Energy Installation ManagerCoordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.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.Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.Qualities of a Solar Energy Installation ManagerThese are the skills Solar Energy Installation Managers say are the most useful in their careers:Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Solar Energy Installation Manager Average SalaryThe average yearly salary of a Solar Energy Installation Manager ranges between $41,820 and $105,720.Solar Energy Installation Managers who work in Alaska, Illinois, or Hawaii, make the highest salaries.Tools & Technologies Used by Solar Energy Installation ManagersBelow is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Solar Energy Installation Managers may use on a daily basis:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft ProjectAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft VisioMinitabSalesforce softwareInventory tracking softwareSAP softwareAutodesk RevitTrimble SketchUp ProCustomer relationship management CRM softwareComputer aided design and drafting software CADDMapping softwareHow do I Become a Solar Energy Installation Manager?Individuals working as a Solar Energy Installation Manager have obtained the following education levels:#J-18808-Ljbffr