Career overview
Solar Energy Installation Managers
O*NET-SOC 47-1011.03
Median pay / yr$78,690
OutlookRapid Growth
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Solar Energy Installation Managers.
Skills employers look for
- CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Management of Personnel ResourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Knowledge areas
- Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Certifications that help you get hired
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