Senior Construction Manager (New Jersey)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Asbury Park, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Landscape is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee field operations on commercial rooftop solar projects in New Jersey. You will lead Construction Managers, supervise safety, QA/QC, and ensure schedules align with contract scope.

You will review look-ahead plans, drive corrective actions, coordinate with Project Managers, and enforce NEC and warranty standards while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of construction experience, with 3–5+ years in commercial rooftop solar.
• Experience managing Construction Managers / Superintendents.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft based programs.
• Willingness to travel to active project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Field & Operational Oversight: Provide direct oversight and leadership to field Construction Managers.
• 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.
• Enforce standardized construction processes and installation best practices; ensure documentation integrity.
• Safety Leadership: Champion strong safety culture; ensure OSHA compliance and fall protection standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Project Managers to align field execution with scope and budget.

Job description

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 7-12+ years of construction experience, with 3-5+ 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
• 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