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Director of Field Operations – Lead and Scale Regional Solar, Roofing, and Electrical Divisions for Quality Solar

Job Overview

• Company: Quality Solar
• Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 – $120,000 Base Salary + Revenue Share Opportunity
• Location: Illinois (Regional Travel Required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (Early morning warehouse involvement required)
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid driver's license

The Opportunity

You will step into a pivotal executive leadership role designed to scale multi-departmental field operations and optimize regional logistics. By developing high-performing crews and implementing robust operational systems, you will directly drive the next phase of aggressive organizational growth. Your strategic direction and field execution will immediately impact the standard of craftsmanship and efficiency across the entire region.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Oversee daily residential and commercial solar installations, electrical upgrades, and regional roofing production.
• Drive operational excellence by developing scalable systems that improve warehouse logistics and crew dispatch efficiency.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards across all field teams and subcontractors.
• Serve as the senior escalation point to resolve real-time technical, logistical, and field-related bottlenecks.
• Build organizational infrastructure by actively recruiting, hiring, and mentoring the next generation of operational leaders.
• Coordinate closely with electrical and technical personnel to guarantee all completed projects are code-compliant.
• Strengthen company culture by modeling active field leadership, safety compliance, and superior craftsmanship.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience specifically within solar, roofing, electrical, or construction field operations.
• Proven track record of managing multi-departmental functions, field crews, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated experience building operational systems, processes, and field accountability structures.
• Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and talent development capabilities.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the designated regional service territories.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced operational management experience specifically within the solar or roofing industries.
• Electrical licensing or deep technical field experience with battery storage and main panel upgrades.
• Direct experience managing and coordinating logistics for both residential and commercial project portfolios.
• Prior success scaling operations and recruiting talent within a high-growth corporate environment.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset accompanied by a proven ownership mentality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000.
• Lucrative revenue share opportunity based on operational performance.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided for regional travel.
• Structured leadership development and long-term executive advancement potential.

About Us

Quality Solar is a rapidly growing contractor delivering premium residential and commercial solar, roofing, and battery storage solutions across Illinois. We pride ourselves on building an organizational culture focused on accountability, leadership depth, and exceptional customer experiences.

Quality Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.