Description
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of residential and commercial solar PV and thermal projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination from site evaluation through commissioning.
- • Plan and coordinate PV and solar thermal installations to meet codes and standards.
- • Direct installers, technicians, and subcontractors to meet safety and quality requirements.
- • Oversee site assessments to confirm feasibility and define design requirements.
- • Track and verify system performance at system, subsystem, and component levels.
- • Coordinate required permits and building inspections.
- • Monitor contractor work against plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets.
- • Lead commissioning and start-up for testing and customer turnover.
- • Provide technical guidance to field teams on PV, thermal, electrical, and mechanical issues.
- • Meet with customers on-site to confirm requirements and system specifications.
- • Review and maintain design documentation, including P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
- • Develop estimates for materials, equipment, labor, and timelines.
- • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.
- • Manage project risks and drive cost, schedule, and process efficiencies.
- • Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, and change orders.
- • Oversee procurement and rental of installation equipment and materials.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
