Solar Regional Manager (Operations & Maintenance)

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Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact: 

The Regional Manager, Solar O&M will lead and oversee operations and maintenance performance across the Eastern region, driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. This role is responsible for managing regional teams, optimizing service delivery, and strengthening relationships with key customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. You’ll play a critical leadership role in scaling solar service offerings, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, and aligning regional performance with company-wide goals.

Core Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership & Strategy

Lead all Solar O&M operations across the Eastern region, ensuring performance, safety, and profitability targets are met

Develop and execute regional strategies to grow service offerings and market presence

Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to Field Operations Managers and regional teams

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for key regional customers

Build and maintain strong relationships to drive retention and expansion opportunities

Manage communication including incident reporting, performance reviews, and status meetings

Resolve technical and commercial issues proactively

Operational Excellence

Oversee multiple projects to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality execution

Monitor KPIs such as response time, repair time, and preventive maintenance completion

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across regional operations

Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements

Financial & Performance Management

Manage regional P&L, including revenue, cost of goods sold, and profitability

Monitor accounts receivable and address overdue balances

Contribute to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting

Identify and capture all billable work opportunities

Vendor & Contractor Management

Oversee subcontractor relationships, onboarding, and performance

Partner with Procurement to evaluate vendors, negotiate pricing, and improve coverage

Strengthen contractor network across the region

Sales & Growth Support

Identify new business opportunities within existing and new accounts

Support sales efforts with pricing, proposals, and contract review

Align operational capabilities with market demand and customer needs

Compliance & Site Oversight

Conduct periodic site visits to ensure quality and safety standards are met

Ensure adherence to OSHA and company safety protocols

Maintain accurate documentation and reporting standards

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of project management or operations experience in solar, electrical, or industrial environments

3–5 years of leadership experience managing teams or regional operations

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction, and maintenance practices

Proven ability to manage customer relationships and drive business growth

Experience with contracts, pricing strategies, and operational KPIs

Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

Travel up to 25% within the Eastern region

Ability to work occasional weekends/holidays and be on-call as needed

Must comply with all OSHA and company safety standards

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.  We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range
$95,000—$115,000 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.  To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!