Senior Construction Manager (Chicago, IL)

Solarlandscape; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

401(k) match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid

Parental leave

Team lunches

Modern offices

Health insurance

Life & disability

Job summary

Solar Landscape in the United States is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Manager to provide day-to-day oversight of multiple commercial rooftop solar projects. This hands-on leader enforces construction processes, maintains quality standards, drives schedule performance, and ensures consistent execution across active sites.

The role partners with Project Managers to align field work with scope and budget.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience, with 3+ years in commercial rooftop solar.
• Experience managing Construction Managers / Superintendents.
• Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems (TPO, EPDM, metal).
• Expertise in ballasted and attached racking systems.
• Understanding of commercial electrical tie-ins, NEC solar requirements, and rapid shutdown compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft based programs.
• Willingness to travel to active project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and leadership to field Construction Managers.
• Conduct routine site visits and field audits to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
• Review weekly production reports, and look-ahead schedules.
• Identify and address execution gaps in real time.

Skills

Construction leadership

Rooftop solar

Commercial roofing

Ballasted/racking

Electrical NEC

OSHA 30

MS Office

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today - we’re changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power - delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how - and how fast - energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously - but never ourselves. We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other - whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment - and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. - we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Manager to provide day-to-day operational oversight of multiple commercial rooftop solar projects and the Construction Managers assigned to them. This role is responsible for enforcing construction processes, maintaining quality standards, driving schedule performance, and ensuring consistent execution across active job sites.

This individual serves as a hands-on operational leader, partnering closely with Project Managers to ensure field execution aligns with scope, budget, and client commitments. The ideal candidate brings deep rooftop solar expertise, strong leadership capability, and a disciplined, process-driven approach to construction management.

Field & Operational Oversight

• Provide direct oversight and leadership to field Construction Managers
• Conduct routine site visits and field audits to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met
• Review weekly production reports, and look-ahead schedules
• Identify and address execution gaps in real time

Process & Quality Management

• Enforce standardized construction processes and installation best practices
• Ensure consistent documentation across all projects (daily/weekly reports, QA/QC checklists, photo documentation)
• Conduct quality audits on rooftop penetrations, flashing, racking, and electrical installations
• Ensure compliance with NEC requirements, fire setbacks, and roof warranty standards
• Drive corrective action plans to reduce rework and warranty claims

Schedule & Execution Discipline

• Hold Construction Managers accountable to project schedules
• Review and validate 2-4 week look-ahead plans
• Proactively identify risks and implement recovery plans
• Escalate issues early to avoid client or financial impacts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Project Managers and Project Management Leads to align field execution with contract scope and budget
• Support accurate forecasting through real-time field reporting
• Assist with change order identification and documentation
• Maintain a no surprises communication culture across teams

Safety Leadership

• Champion strong safety culture across all job sites
• Ensure OSHA compliance and fall protection standards are consistently enforced
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience, with 3+ years in commercial rooftop solar
• Experience managing Construction Managers /Superintendents
• Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems (TPO, EPDM, metal)
• Expertise in ballasted and attached racking systems
• Understanding of commercial electrical tie-ins, NEC solar requirements, and rapid shutdown compliance
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft based programs
• Willingness to travel to active project sites as needed

Key Competencies

• Strong field leadership and accountability mindset
• Process-driven with high attention to detail
• Effective communicator across field and office teams
• Proactive problem solver
• Comfortable addressing performance gaps directly
• High standards for workmanship and documentation

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Benefits and Perks

• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

ADA Accommodation Statement

Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].