Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in the solar installation job as a project manager?

Project planning and design:

• Creating detailed project plans and schedules
• Selection and coordination of suppliers and subcontractors
• Technical planning and design of solar systems

Budgeting and finances:

• Cost estimates and budgeting
• Monitoring of costs and adjustment if necessary

Team leadership and personnel management:

• Selection and induction of team members
• Management and coordination of the team
• Further education and training of employees

Customer communication and stakeholder management:

• Coordination with customers and stakeholders
• Presentation of project progress and resolution of any problems
• Negotiations and conclusion of contracts

Site management and supervision of installation:

• Control of construction quality and safety standards
• Monitoring the construction progress
• Quick problem solving for unexpected challenges

Quality management and compliance:

• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations
• Carrying out quality controls and audits
• Documentation and reporting

Other tasks:

• Other administrative tasks
• Continuous training and market observation
• Reporting and after-sales service

• Completed basic education
• Completed further training as a project manager for solar installation with a federal certificate
• Several years of professional experience in the field of solar technology, renewable energies or in a related industry

• Experience in managing teams and projects
• In-depth knowledge of solar technology and renewable energies
• Understanding of technical drawings, construction plans and specifications
• Business fluent in German and English
• Knowledge of project management software and MS Office skills
• Driving license cat. B

• Strong communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Problem-solving ability and strong decision-making skills
• Stress resistance and willingness to travel if the project requires it

Project management skills

• Experience with project management methods such as Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2 or PMP
• Ability to create and track project schedules and budgets
• Risk management and quality control
• Knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira or Asana

Communication skills

• Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal
• Stakeholder management and customer care
• Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

• Team management and employee motivation
• Conflict resolution and decision-making
• Ability to delegate
• Independence and initiative