Branch Manager

Branch Manager – Freedom Forever

Join an established and innovative company in the fast‑growing solar industry and enjoy strong benefits, bonuses, and advancement opportunities.

Senior leadership role responsible for organizing and leading branch operations. Oversees a team of installers, field personnel, and other roles to schedule and execute solar installations, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and internal policies.

Pay Range: $85,000 to $100,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Growth Opportunities

• Oversee all Operations and Administrative task for designated Branch Location
• Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems to ensure conformance to codes and Freedom Forever standards
• Manage, motivate, and mentor a variety of personnel involved in the installation & inspection of solar projects which may include Crew Lead(s), Roof Lead(s), Installer(s), Branch Coordinator, Site Auditors(s), Project Manager, Warehouse Specialist(s), and Field Manager
• Evaluate and manage the resources and processes required for the successful completion of a high volume of residential and small commercial solar projects
• Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Productivity throughout branch operations
• Ensure that every member of the branch team receives the proper safety training and equipment applicable to their position and follows Standard Operating Procedures for Safety
• Ensure that “Best Practices” are being consistently applied throughout the branch operations
• Remotely assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements
• Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels
• Oversee a team that schedule building inspections for solar installation projects
• Remotely monitor work of subcontractors to ensure projects conform to specifications, schedules, or budgets
• Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems
• Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules
• Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects
• Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects
• Assures the quality of work produced is acceptable to company standards and specification
• Work closely with the Regional Operations Manager and the Director of Operations to provide accurate installation forecasts and branch performance reporting
• Work to ensure that we are delivering an excellent customer experience and elevate customer concerns as necessary
• Follow the safety program established specifically for all installations, site audits, inspections, and service calls
• Manage corporate facilities as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum of 3+ years experience

• Possess good communication skills that will enhance vendor and supplier relationships, as well as with the installation team
• Possess strong organizational skills and capable of making decisions without constant supervision
• Ability to read and interpret job orders, understand specifications, and read a tape measure
• Possess a wide range of carpentry skills to provide accurate remote job assessment
• Capable of learning new skills as needed
• Have knowledge of materials and processes that relate to the company’s products
• Must have a valid state driving license and a clean driving record
• Ability to work in a fast environment

• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, experience with company’s CRM and ERP systems is a plus

• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Regularly spend long hours answering phone calls and emails
• Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
• Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration…