About the Role
Freedom Power is building large-scale commercial solar projects and seeks a Commercial Solar Superintendent to oversee construction sites, manage teams, and ensure quality and schedule adherence. This role acts as the primary liaison between field operations and the office, requiring hands-on involvement and problem-solving to deliver projects from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all construction activity across active commercial solar project sites, managing schedule, quality, and FSP standards.
- Manage approved contractors, Field Operations Managers, Field Engineers, and Electricians to deliver quality, on-schedule installs.
- Travel to job sites during construction to observe, document, and coach teams on process adherence.
- Ensure field teams have the necessary equipment and materials for execution.
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, and contractors to keep projects on track and resolve field issues.
- Develop and implement inspection protocols in accordance with AHJ requirements.
- Review inspection reports for completeness and accuracy, maintaining documentation of inspections and repairs.
- Ensure field teams comply with FSP and industry standards.
- Coach, train, interview, and hire installers and other field personnel.
- Collaborate to refine SOPs and QA/QC standards.
- Set performance goals for install teams and drive accountability.
- Keep project managers and leadership aligned on timelines, schedules, and field progress.
- Communicate project details clearly to support customer and sales team expectations.
- Carry out additional duties as directed by management.
Requirements
- 1–2+ years of scheduling, project management, or multi-crew supervision experience.
- Prior solar or construction management experience strongly preferred; commercial solar experience highly preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat, G-Suite, and project management/CRM tools.
- Strong knowledge of solar panel technology, installation processes, and industry standards.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and electrical plans.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and relentless about accurate reporting.
- Problem-solver with a sense of urgency.
- Comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights on active commercial job sites.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Ready to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Skills
- Scheduling
- Project management
- Multi-crew supervision
- Solar construction management
- Commercial solar experience
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- G-Suite
- Project management tools
- CRM tools
- Solar panel technology
- Installation processes
- Industry standards
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Schematic interpretation
- Electrical plan interpretation
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Reporting
- Problem-solving
- Sense of urgency
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1-2+ years
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive pay
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 100% Company-Sponsored Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) Employer Matching
- Weekly Pay Dates
- 3 Weeks PTO
- 3 Sick Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday
About the Company
- Freedom Power was born when Freedom Solar and Freedom HVAC joined forces to become Texas's complete whole-house energy company.
- We hire for grit, leadership, and character as much as resumes.
Equal Opportunity
- Freedom Power is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
