Description

• Salary $90,000 - $110,000 + solar industry leader = career opportunity for you! *
  
  

We offer an extensive benefits package which includes: 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• $50K Life Insurance
• 401K
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
  
  

Position Summary

The Ground Mount Operations Manager oversees the complete operational execution of Ground Mount solar projects within designated territories. This role involves managing branch Production Managers and field teams to ensure high-quality installations, strict adherence to safety standards, readiness of fleet and equipment, efficient labor allocation, and overall operational effectiveness. The Operations Manager is responsible for driving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as installation timelines, inspection pass rates, crew productivity, and project quality. This position ensures seamless coordination between installation teams, scheduling, engineering, and the inspection department. The Ground Mount Operations Manager is pivotal in scaling operations while maintaining top standards in safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Leadership and Scheduling:

• Oversee daily project scheduling and crew assignments across multiple branches
• Ensure pre-installation project reviews are completed by Production Managers
• Evaluate and authorize employee timecards
• Proactively resolve any site condition conflicts prior to installation
  
  

Operational Oversight

• Monitor branch calendar updates and ensure timely past-due cleanup
• Review project installations post-completion for quality control and punch list management
• Manage the pipeline within SLA’s
• Confirm accurate site capture, permitting compliance, and inspection readiness
  
  

Performance Management

• Conduct regular performance reviews with Production Managers and field leadership
• Enforce company policies, procedures, safety standards, and training compliance (LMS)
• Review failed inspections, reworks, and system performance trends to drive improvements
• Lead corrective action processes when standards are not met
  
  

Safety And Compliance

• Ensure all crews meet or exceed OSHA and company safety standards
• Oversee regular safety audits and host regional safety meetings (‘Toolbox Talks’)
• Monitor fleet and field operations compliance (vehicle inspections, tool tracking, maintenance)
  
  

Fleet And Equipment Management

• Manage the planning for future growth needs of the fleet
• Work with the production manager, crew leads and applications teams to improve the tools used in the field
• Oversee quarterly fleet audits and equipment inventory control
  
  

Financial Accountability

• Collaborate with leadership to set and manage budgets for labor, travel, fleet, and tool expenses
• Monitor crew bonus structures, incentive payouts, and operational cost efficiencies
  
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Scheduling, Engineering, Procurement, and Inspection departments to ensure smooth project handoffs and operational execution
• Serve as escalation point for major project issues requiring cross-departmental collaboration
  
  

Qualification Requirements

Education & Certifications:

• High School Graduate or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (Preferred)
• Requires a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive personal vehicle to different sites and branches as necessary
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of solar installation experience, preferably Ground Mount
• 3+ years of multi-crew management or regional operations leadership
• Strong background in installation, scheduling, and project quality assurance
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making expertise
• Familiarity with CRM, scheduling platforms, project management software preferred
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues professionally
  
  

Special Skills & Training

• OSHA 30 Certification (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of safety compliance standards for solar construction
• Exceptional analytical, time management, and prioritization skills
  
  

Physical Demands And Abilities

• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
• Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering data into a computer
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Regularly understand the speech of another person
• Frequently work on projects that require deadlines
• Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.)

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Due to the nature of this position, a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on each of the

duties listed, which may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Freedom Forever is a fair chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner

consistent with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the

California Fair Chance Act. This position requires a background check. However, unless an exemption applies, you will

not be asked to provide information about any criminal history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against

any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status,

uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over),

pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status,

physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected

federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our

operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers