Solar Regional Manager (Operations & Maintenance)

New Mountain Capital$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management or operations experience in solar, electrical, or industrial settings
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in managing teams or regional operations
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices
  • Proven ability to manage customer relationships for business growth
  • Experience with contracts and operational KPIs
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

  • Lead Solar O&M operations across the Western region to meet performance and safety targets
  • Develop strategies to enhance service offerings and regional market presence
  • Provide leadership and coaching to Field Operations Managers and their teams
  • Serve as the key contact for major regional customers
  • Maintain strong relationships to drive client retention and business expansion
  • Oversee project execution to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery
  • Monitor operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement in service quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Company vehicle, phone, laptop, and necessary tools provided for role
  • Performance and referral bonuses, along with production incentives
  • Flexible spending accounts and HSA options
Full Job Description
Your Impact:

The Regional Manager, Solar O&M will lead and oversee operations and maintenance performance across the Western region, driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. This role is responsible for managing regional teams, optimizing service delivery, and strengthening relationships with key customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Youll play a critical leadership role in scaling solar service offerings, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, and aligning regional performance with company-wide goals.

Core Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead all Solar O&M operations across the Western region, ensuring performance, safety, and profitability targets are met
  • Develop and execute regional strategies to grow service offerings and market presence
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to Field Operations Managers and regional teams

Customer & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key regional customers
  • Build and maintain strong relationships to drive retention and expansion opportunities
  • Manage communication including incident reporting, performance reviews, and status meetings
  • Resolve technical and commercial issues proactively

Operational Excellence
  • Oversee multiple projects to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality execution
  • Monitor KPIs such as response time, repair time, and preventive maintenance completion
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across regional operations
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements

Financial & Performance Management
  • Manage regional P&L, including revenue, cost of goods sold, and profitability
  • Monitor accounts receivable and address overdue balances
  • Contribute to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting
  • Identify and capture all billable work opportunities

Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Oversee subcontractor relationships, onboarding, and performance
  • Partner with Procurement to evaluate vendors, negotiate pricing, and improve coverage
  • Strengthen contractor network across the region

Sales & Growth Support
  • Identify new business opportunities within existing and new accounts
  • Support sales efforts with pricing, proposals, and contract review
  • Align operational capabilities with market demand and customer needs

Compliance & Site Oversight
  • Conduct periodic site visits to ensure quality and safety standards are met
  • Ensure adherence to OSHA and company safety protocols
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting standards

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5+ years of project management or operations experience in solar, electrical, or industrial environments
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience managing teams or regional operations
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction, and maintenance practices
  • Proven ability to manage customer relationships and drive business growth
  • Experience with contracts, pricing strategies, and operational KPIs
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.
  • Travel up to 25% within the Western region
  • Ability to work occasional weekends/holidays and be on-call as needed
  • Must comply with all OSHA and company safety standards


At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$95,000-$115,000 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!

About New Mountain Capital

New Mountain Capital is a private equity firm that manages over $20 billion in assets. The firm was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York City. New Mountain Capital invests in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, software, business services, education, and federal services. The firm has completed over 150 investments and has a team of over 100 professionals across offices in New York, San Francisco, and London.
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