Sean Flores

Director of Operations - Premier Solar NW-

Portland, Oregon, United States

About

Solar operations leader with 8+ years of progressive experience across commercial engineering, residential project management, and executive operations oversight. Expertise in full solar project lifecycle management—from contract review and engineering coordination through permitting, incentives, installation, and closeout. Proven ability to build scalable systems, align cross-functional teams, and deliver profitable, compliant projects across Oregon and Washington markets.

Experience

  • Director of Operations - PSNW at Premier Solar NW
    Nov 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Executive oversight of company-wide operations, financial performance, and organizational development.• Provide executive oversight of production, supply chain, logistics, and project delivery. • Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase margins. • Monitor KPIs and financial performance to align departmental output with revenue goals. • Standardized pre-construction workflows, documentation systems, and sales-to-project handoff processes. • Review contracts, specifications, and construction documents to mitigate risk and ensure scope clarity. • Ensure compliance with NEC, AHJ requirements, and utility interconnection standards while aligning Sales, Design, PM, and Field Operations

  • Commercial Project Engineer at Elemental Energy
    Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Technical lead for commercial solar pre-construction, engineering coordination, and regulatory compliance. • Managed projects through design development and multidisciplinary engineering coordination. • Reviewed and redlined design and engineering documents for NEC and specification compliance. • Analyzed contracts to define scope boundaries and identify risk exposure. • Managed RFIs, ASIs, and changing orders affecting company scope. • Prepared and submitted permits, interconnection, net metering, and incentive applications. • Coordinated with general contractors, engineers, utilities, and clients to maintain schedule alignment. • Assembled detailed submittal packages demonstrating engineering and equipment compliance.

  • Assistant Project Manager/ Service Technician at Sunbridge Solar
    Oct 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Managed residential solar and energy storage projects from site assessment through commissioning. • Coordinated procurement, permitting, vendor scheduling, and utility communication. • Provided field troubleshooting and technical support while maintaining strong client satisfaction.

  • Construction Project Manager at Sunlight Solar
    May 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Oversaw residential solar project schedules, contractor performance, and budget tracking. • Coordinated communication between sales, design, and installation teams to ensure efficient delivery.

  • Travel at Career Break
    Apr 2019 - May 2019 · 2 mos