Solar Quality Manager

Solar Landscape

$90K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical or associate degree preferred.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience in quality, construction, electrical, or solar roles.
  • 1-3 years of experience in quality, construction, electrical, or solar roles.
  • Ability to read construction drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Familiarity with NEC, OSHA, UL, and local building codes.
  • Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile inspection tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop field quality team through on-site presence and real-time feedback.
  • Make timely decisions under pressure using inspection data and risk assessments to prevent rework.
  • Set and enforce high safety and workmanship standards for commercial rooftop installations.
  • Build a quality culture focused on integrity and continuous improvement.
  • Perform inspections of solar materials, rooftop installations, and structural attachments.
  • Maintain detailed inspection records and capture installation quality evidence.
  • Collaborate with various teams to provide real-time quality feedback and training.

Benefits

  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • 401(k) with 4% company match.
  • Flexible remote/hybrid work options.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Modern office spaces in multiple cities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Full Job Description
About The Role

Responsibilities

Leadership
• Leads, coaches, and develops field quality team through on-site presence, real-time feedback, and consistent accountability.
• Makes timely field decisions under pressure using inspection data, defect trends, and risk assessments to prevent rework and long-term asset issues.
• Sets and enforces uncompromising safety and workmanship standards for commercial rooftop installations, ensuring compliance with codes, AHJs, and manufacturer requirements.
• Builds a strong quality culture grounded in integrity, continuous improvement, and ownership of long-term system performance beyond project closeout.

Quality Inspections & Verification
• Perform incoming inspections of solar materials including modules, racking systems, inverters, wire, conduit, and hardware
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of rooftop solar installations
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, electrical schematics, NEC, AHJ, and utility requirements
• Inspect rooftop penetrations, waterproofing, and structural attachments

Electrical & Mechanical Quality Checks
• Verify torque values on mechanical and electrical connections
• Inspect grounding and bonding systems
• Confirm correct labeling, signage, and safety markings

Documentation & Records Management
• Maintain inspection checklists, installation records, and as-builts
• Capture photographic evidence of installation quality
• Support turnover packages for owners, utilities, and AHJs

Nonconformances & Corrective Action
• Identify and document nonconforming work
• Support corrective actions and verify close-out

Compliance & Audits
• Support internal, customer, utility, and AHJ inspections

Cross-Functional Support
• Collaborate with construction, engineering, operations, safety, supply chain, and subcontractors
• Provide real-time quality feedback and support training

Qualifications
• Experience with conducting employee reviews based on identified goals.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of leadership in quality, construction, electrical, or solar roles
• 1-3 years of experience in quality, construction, electrical, or solar roles
• Ability to read construction drawings and electrical schematics
• Familiarity with NEC, OSHA, UL, and local building codes
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile inspection tools
• Valid driver's license

$90,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

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