Residential Solar Construction Manager – Interim

Navigate Power; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Coast Solar is seeking a Residential Solar Construction Manager – Interim to lead and mentor on residential solar projects in Chicago, IL. This role emphasizes directing construction teams, ensuring safety, schedules, and budgets align with company standards, and coordinating preconstruction activities.

The position requires hands-on PV and energy storage installation experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel to local jobsites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing solar PV and energy storage systems.
• Strong residential solar construction experience.
• Experience leading or managing construction teams.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, NEC requirements.
• Willingness to travel to local residential jobsites.
• Electrical license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach residential construction teams, providing direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee solar construction projects to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality compliance.
• Oversee preconstruction activities including project reviews and site readiness.
• Lead site survey reviews and conduct jobsite visits as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Sales for project success.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Residential solar construction

Team leadership

Electrical systems knowledge

Battery storage experience

Troubleshooting field issues

Preconstruction/site readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Licensing awareness

Education

Electrical license preferred

Job description

Residential Solar Construction Manager – Interim

Department: Electrician

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Chicago, IL

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

Description

About Us

Fresh Coast Solar (FCS) is a family-owned and operated solar installation company headquartered in Chicago, IL. With rapid growth in a vibrant industry, our investments in people and infrastructure have allowed us to remain highly competitive and create long-term opportunities for our employees. We believe solar energy should be built to last and so should the teams who install it.

Quality craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork is our priority. Our culture is based on respect, learning, and pride in doing meaningful work that helps communities transition to clean power.

• 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

Requirements

• 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

$95,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• 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