O*NET-SOC 47-1011.03

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Coordination2.B.1.b3.7508/2024
Management of Personnel Resources2.B.5.d3.7508/2024
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.7508/2024
Time Management2.B.5.a3.7508/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.6208/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6208/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6208/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.Core5408/2024
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.Core5408/2024
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.Core5408/2024
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.Core5408/2024
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.Core5508/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.8611/2023
Enterprising4.8511/2023
Conventional4.1911/2023
Investigative2.6511/2023
Social1.7411/2023
Artistic1.2711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.