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Solar Landscape

Senior Construction Manager

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Solar Landscape

Chicago, US · Full-time · $160,000 – $220,000

About this role

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S., turning rooftops into local power plants for fast clean power generation. We're seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Manager to provide day-to-day operational oversight of multiple commercial rooftop solar projects. This hands-on leader enforces construction processes, maintains quality standards, and drives schedule performance across job sites.

Provide direct oversight and leadership to field Construction Managers, conducting routine site visits and field audits to ensure safety, quality, and productivity. Review weekly production reports and look-ahead schedules, identifying and addressing execution gaps in real time. Partner closely with Project Managers to align field execution with scope, budget, and client commitments.

Enforce standardized construction processes, ensure consistent documentation including QA/QC checklists and photo logs, and conduct quality audits on rooftop penetrations, flashing, racking, and electrical installations. Drive compliance with NEC requirements, fire setbacks, and roof warranty standards while implementing corrective actions to reduce rework. Champion safety leadership across all active projects.

We move fast, solve hard problems, and value clear thinking, accountability, and execution in a collaborative environment. Our team of smart, grounded people shows up for each other, fostering the best work through enjoyment. Join us to do meaningful work reshaping U.S. energy generation in a high-performance setting.

Requirements

  • Deep rooftop solar expertise
  • Strong leadership capability for field operations
  • Disciplined, process-driven approach to construction management
  • Experience overseeing multiple commercial solar projects
  • Knowledge of NEC requirements, fire setbacks, and roof warranty standards
  • Proficiency in QA/QC checklists, documentation, and quality audits
  • Ability to identify risks, implement recovery plans, and escalate issues early

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct oversight and leadership to field Construction Managers
  • Conduct routine site visits and field audits to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards
  • Review weekly production reports and look-ahead schedules
  • Enforce standardized construction processes and installation best practices
  • Conduct quality audits on rooftop penetrations, flashing, racking, and electrical installations
  • Hold Construction Managers accountable to project schedules
  • Partner closely with Project Managers to align field execution with contract scope and budget
  • Champion safety leadership and ensure compliance with NEC requirements and roof warranties

Benefits

  • Join the #1 Distributed Generation Developer and National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer
  • Work in a high-performance environment solving hard problems
  • Collaborate with smart, grounded team members who value accountability and execution
  • Contribute to reshaping U.S. energy generation across a dozen states