Hands-on
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Solar Energy Installation Managers
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
How does this connect to your interests? →A look at the work
- Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
- Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
- Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
- Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.
- Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
- Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
- Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.
5.9 / 7
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Skills to explore
Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
2024-08
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2024-08
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2024-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2024-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2024-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2024-08
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2024-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2024-08
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
2024-08
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
2024-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2024-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Construction Trades, General →
Building/Property Maintenance →
Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher →
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector →
Drywall Installation/Drywaller →
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer →
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager →
Explore all related study fields →Source & methodology
O*NET-SOC code 47-1011.03 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
How interest exploration matching works →Data: O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Used under CC BY 4.0. StudyIndex normalizes the presentation and adds exploration features; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed or tested these additions.