Commercial Operations Lead - FL

QE Solar; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee health premium

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

QE Solar, a leading solar and BESS O&M provider, seeks a Commercial Operations Lead - Utility in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will manage client relationships, coordinate vegetation maintenance projects, and ensure contractual commitments are met across multiple sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in energy/utility account management, with strong communication and organizational skills; travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in client or account management within energy/utility sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the data and reporting workflow in QE Solar’s work order system and maintain accuracy.
• Manage client relationships and lead regular client touchpoints and reporting sessions.
• Coordinate site access, scheduling, and cross-functional team activities for vegetation maintenance services.
• Review operational reports and support strategic planning for efficient operations.
• Support EPA compliance and ensure reporting obligations are met across sites.
• Assist with client quoting, procurement coordination, and invoicing activities.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Communication

Data reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Environmental Science background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

QE Solar is one of the nation's largest independent solar and BESS operations and maintenance providers, with over 15 years of operating experience. We manage 10 GW of solar and 7.5 GWh of BESS across 44 states, supporting asset owners with multi-hundred MW utility solar projects and large standalone BESS systems. We're pure-play O&M. That focus means our entire organization is built around one thing: keeping solar and storage assets running well. Our technicians carry broad OEM certifications, and our in-house capabilities span MV/HV electrical, vegetation management, engineering, and capital improvements, to streamline asset management for project owners.

As a Commercial Operations Lead - Utility, you are responsible for managing multiple client relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of QE Solar’s vegetation management services for utility-scale solar facilities. The Commercial Operations Lead - Utility serves as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and coordinates operational activities to meet or exceed all contractual and performance obligations. Success in this role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, along with a thorough understanding of solar operations, compliance requirements, and financial processes.

Travel Requirements: Approximately once per quarter, or as needed for client meetings and site visits.

Essential Duties & Approximate Commitment of Time

1. Own the data and reporting workflow in QE Solar’s proprietary work order management system, maintaining work order accuracy, tracking service progress across sites, and producing the documentation and deliverables clients and internal teams rely on. 30%

2. Manage client relationships, act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, and ensure all contractual obligations are met. Lead regular client touchpoints and reporting sessions to communicate site status & current activities. 25%

3. Coordinate operational activities, such as site access coordination and scheduling, across cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of QE Solar’s vegetation maintenance services. ‘Quarterback’ operations to align internal teams and deliver seamless service. 20%

4. Review operational reports (e.g., mechanical cutting/mowing, herbicide spraying, etc.) and solicit input from key stakeholders to support strategic planning and drive efficient operations. 10%

5. Support compliance efforts, including familiarity with EPA standards, to ensure all operational and reporting obligations are met across QE Solar-managed sites. 5%

6. Assist with financial processes including client quoting, procurement coordination, and invoicing activities to ensure accurate and timely execution of financial obligations. 5%

Position Requirements

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.

Experience Required

5+ years of experience in client or account management within the energy or utility industry.

Experience Preferred

Experience in solar operations, EPA compliance, or energy services project management preferred.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge

Familiarity with renewable energy systems, power generation operations, EPA compliance, and project management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and communication tools.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working across departments and coordinating large, distributed teams.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally and adapt to client and operational needs.
• Curiosity, candor, and transparency.

QE Solar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

QE Solar offers incredible benefits! We enjoy:

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
• Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

85,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Fort Lauderdale, FL)