Branch Manager - Residential Solar

Freedom Forever - Middleborough, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Middleborough, MA

Utilities

About the position

The Branch Manager for Residential Solar at Freedom Forever is responsible for overseeing all branch operations and leading the operations team. This role involves managing installation teams, ensuring quality and safety standards, and driving performance metrics for solar projects. The Branch Manager will work closely with various stakeholders to coordinate installations, manage resources, and provide technical assistance, all while fostering a high-volume, growth-oriented environment.

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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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)