Job Description
Residential Solar Construction Manager – Interim
Department: Electrician
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 / year
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.
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Employment Type: Interim
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Compensation: $95,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications (contract w/ potential transition to permanent role)
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Primary Location: 2211 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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Work Environment: Onsite with occasional travel to local residential jobsites
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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.
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Employment Type: Full-Time, Interim
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Primary Location: 2211 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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Work Environment: Onsite with occasional travel to local residential jobsites
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Potential for Permanent Role: Yes, based on business needs, candidate experience, and performance
Apply today to join a growing team that’s shaping the Midwest’s renewable energy landscape. Together, we’ll bring clean, reliable solar power to communities across Illinois.
