Branch Manager - Residential Solar

If you’ve got skills in Solar and you’re ready to step up, here’s an exciting opportunity with an industry leader!

As our Branch Manager you'll be organizing and leading the branch operations team. Working closely with the Branch Coordinator, Production Manager, and Director of Operations, you'll drive key performance metrics through managing installation teams and other field personnel responsible for site auditing, permitting, installing, inspecting, and servicing solar projects.   

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all Branch Operations and Administrative staff
• Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems
• Manage, motivate, and mentor branch personnel involved in the installation and inspection of solar projects in a high volume setting
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, customer service, and productivity throughout all branch processes
• Work closely with the Production Manager, Branch Coordinator, and Director of Operations to provide accurate installation forecasts and branch performance reporting
• Evaluate and manage the resources and processes required for successful completion of residential and small-commercial solar projects
• Ensure that “Best Practices” are being consistently applied throughout the install operations
• Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects, and prepare solar installation project proposals
• Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, and increase efficiency
• Assure the quality of work produced is acceptable to company standards and specifications
• Remotely assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements
• Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels
• Remotely monitor subcontractors to ensure conformance to specifications, schedules, and budgets
• Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems
• Manage company facilities as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 3+ years’ supervisory experience, previous Solar industry experience is preferred
• Ability to work in a high-volume, growth environment
• Skills with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with CRM and ERP systems
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working on projects with deadlines
• Organized and capable of making decisions without supervision
• Ability to read and interpret job orders, and understand specifications
• Have knowledge of materials and processes that relate to the company’s products
• Must have a valid driving license and a clean driving record
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ABILITIES:

• Regularly use office equipment and computers for extended periods of time
• Comfortable reviewing and entering information into a computer for extended periods of time
• Able to move from sitting to standing positions, bend, twist, and use hands and fingers
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Can speak clearly, and listen to understand another person

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.