Residential Solar Construction Manager – Interim

Department: Electrician

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

• Employment Type: Interim
• Compensation: $95,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications (contract w/ potential transition to permanent role)
• Primary Location: 2211 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
• Work Environment: Onsite with occasional travel to local residential jobsites
• Potential for Permanent Role: Yes, based on business needs, candidate experience, and performance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach residential construction teams by providing direction, technical guidance, and support.
• Oversee residential solar construction projects to ensure they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to company quality standards.
• Oversee residential preconstruction activities, including project reviews, site conditions, resource requirements, materials, and construction readiness.
• Lead site survey review meetings and conduct additional jobsite visits when needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Sales, and other departments to ensure projects are properly prepared and successfully executed.
• Serve as the primary resource for field questions, troubleshooting, and construction issues.
• Ensure construction teams comply with applicable NEC, AHJ, utility, safety, and company requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical distributors and Procurement to ensure required electrical balance-of-system materials are available for upcoming projects.
• Regularly visit residential jobsites to train and support field teams, promote quality workmanship, and ensure company standards are followed.
• Oversee Fresh Coast Solar battery installations from design and preconstruction through construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Support internal Sales teams and external developers with battery system design, constructability, and technical requirements.
• Work directly with clients and project partners to resolve issues, maintain strong relationships, and meet or exceed project expectations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve construction quality, safety, productivity, communication, and overall operational efficiency.
• Help develop scalable construction processes to support continued company growth.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Hands-on experience installing solar PV and energy storage systems.
• Strong residential solar construction experience.
• Experience leading, supervising, mentoring, or managing construction teams.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, solar installation practices, and applicable NEC requirements.
• Experience with residential battery storage systems preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot field construction and electrical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of residential preconstruction, site conditions, materials, constructability, and project readiness.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Sales, and field teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Electrical license preferred; candidates should identify applicable licenses during the application process.
• Ability and willingness to travel to local residential jobsites as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Interim
• Primary Location: 2211 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
• Work Environment: Onsite with occasional travel to local residential jobsites
• Potential for Permanent Role: Yes, based on business needs, candidate experience, and performance