Site Survey Manager in Stamford, Connecticut at Venture Home

Company: Venture Home Solar LLC

Location: In Stamford office / travel 1-2 weeks a month

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Venture Home Solar LLC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Survey Manager to lead our Northeast site survey operations. In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between our field operations, project planning, and engineering teams to ensure the highest level of accuracy and efficiency in our solar installations.

You will manage a growing, distributed team of 15+ Site Surveyors, serving as their primary leader, trainer, and mentor. We are looking for a true "go-getter" who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a deep understanding of electrical and building codes, and is dedicated to achieving a flawless, first-time completion rate for every appointment.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage & Mentor: Lead a regional team of 15+ Site Surveyors across the Northeast, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Training & Onboarding: Develop, uphold, and execute all training programs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and developmental roadmaps for new and existing team members.
• In-Field Support: Travel 25% to 50% of the time (1–2 weeks per month) across the Northeast region to conduct ride-alongs, provide hands-on training, audit survey quality, and provide field coverage when necessary.

Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Calendar Optimization: Oversee the scheduling and routing of the survey team to maximize efficiency and ensure a 100% first-appointment completion rate for all Site Surveys (SVs).
• Engineering Alignment: Work directly out of our Stamford, CT office with the Project Planning and Engineering teams to ensure all field data meets the highest technical standards required for flawless system design.
• Cross-Training: Actively support and occasionally cover for the Project Planning team, maintaining a fluid understanding of the entire project lifecycle from survey to installation.

Customer & Team Engagement

• Professional Communication: Act as the face of Venture Home Solar’s leadership in the field, communicating with customers, field teams, and internal stakeholders in a relentlessly positive, professional, and articulate manner.

• Industry Experience: Significant, proven experience in the solar industry, specifically in site surveying, field operations, or installation management.
• Technical Expertise: A deep and comprehensive understanding of electrical, building, and roofing codes as they apply to residential solar PV systems.
• Work Ethic: A highly driven, self-starting "go-getter" mentality. You must be energized by hard work, high volume, and solving complex operational challenges.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to de-escalate field issues, build trust with homeowners, and motivate remote employees.
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel 1–2 weeks per month across the Northeast.
• Driving Record: Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an excellent, clean driving record.
• Location: Must be able to commute to the Stamford, CT office when not traveling for field visits.

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