Solar Project Manager

Published on: February 1, 2010

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Solar Technologies Published: February 1, 2010
Location
Santa Cruz , California
Skill Level
Mid Level, Mid Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Energy

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Description

Solar Technologies installs turn-key solar power systems. We do the complete design and installation, including handling all permits and rebate paperwork.

Position Overview: 

The project manager reviews all jobs soon after the contract is signed. They are responsible for resolving any technical issues before, during and after the sale.

Responsibilities:

  • Acts as primary point of contact and liaison between customer and Solar Technologies.
  • Works directly with sales people to support new accounts in a seamless transition from prospect to very satisfied customer. Works with sales team to identify and resolve any technical issues before, during, and after the sale.
  • Manages multiple concurrent customer projects throughout their entire implementation life cycle, including project scope, engineering, and installation.
  • Sets expectations and goals, due dates and deliverables, to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Oversees the work of any sub-contracted installs.
  • Manages hired subcontractors of other trades. Works with other contractors/ roofers during all phases of new construction to integrate solar into the new building envelope.
  • Prepares installers with all information necessary to complete installation. Creates installation packages for install crew.
  • Answers technical questions from the install team, sales team, engineering, project management, inventory, and clients.
  • Works with engineering to relay all technical/ design issues that need to be incorporated into the permit plan set.
  • May make field visits to job sites during construction to ensure jobs are being built correctly and to high standards and at an appropriate pace.
  • Assesses what techniques/ materials will used to complete a job.
  • Works with install team to develop solutions to any issues that arise during installation.
  • Research and develop new products and material that will be used to improve install quality and cost.
  • Communicates with sales, inventory, finance, and marketing departments regarding upcoming installationsInitiates and approves materials purchase orders.
  • Maintain current database of jobs

Qualifications:

  • Understanding of current national and local electrical, and relevant building codes.
  • Understanding of how to apply these codes to building high quality code compliant PV and solar thermal systems.
  • Familiar with a variety of solar PV concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of PV racking systems for both roof-mounted and ground mount systems.
  • General construction knowledge especially electrical and roof.
  • Ability to read, understand, and edit electrical and structural plans.

To Apply: 

For consideration, email resume and cover letter. No Phone Calls, please. 

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