Solar Energy Installation Managers

Also Called: Installation Manager, Solar Energy Installation Manager

What Solar Energy Installation Managers do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing Construction Renewable Resources and Energy Transportation

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Contact With Others
  • Coordinate or Lead Others

Tools

  • Solar radiation surface observing apparatus
  • Power drills
  • Locking pliers
  • Pipe wrenches
  • Power saws

Technology

Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Trimble SketchUp Pro
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software
Microsoft Project
Oracle Primavera Systems

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Monitoring
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 36% Post-secondary certificate
  • 20% Some college, no degree
  • 16% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Enterprising (Persuader)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Solar Energy Installation Managers across the country typically make.

$23.76 / hour
$49,420 /year

Entry Level

$36.90 / hour
$76,760 /year

Median Level

$58.78 / hour
$122,260 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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