Solar Project Manager (Illinois)

Solar Landscape; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k) employer match

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Daily farm-to-table meals from in-house chef

Job summary

A leading solar developer is seeking a Project Manager in Chicago to oversee solar projects from planning to execution. The role involves budget management, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring project safety and quality. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of construction management experience. The company offers a competitive compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in field construction management.
• Deep understanding of commercial PV construction methods.
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage PV projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate design and permitting activities with engineering.
• Act as primary point of contact for customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Project

Job description

Solar Landscape is the nation’s leading commercial rooftop solar developer. With 800 megawatts of solar across 75+ million square feet of rooftop space, the company brings unmatched scale and expertise to the commercial real estate industry. Solar Landscape partners with the country’s largest property owners to transform underutilized rooftops into reliable, revenue-generating solar assets.

Solar Landscape is a vertically integrated company that develops, builds, owns, and operates solar projects nationwide. The company was named a Top Workplace by USA Today, one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas by the Financial Times, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World in 2025, recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, and awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for clean energy.

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.

About The Role

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of our solar projects. This role includes managing project planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, scheduling, reporting, and risk mitigation. The Project Manager will provide both leadership and technical guidance, collaborating across teams and with external partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, manage, and complete PV projects of moderate complexity, or multiple projects of lesser complexity simultaneously
• Coordinate design and permitting activities with engineering team and local authorities
• Work with Safety Manager to develop Site Specific Health and Safety Plans and implement safety procedures
• Manage Quality Control and develop/implement Site Specific Quality Management Plan
• Develop construction schedules for assigned projects
• Solicit, negotiate, and execute subcontracts and purchase orders with timely delivery to support the project schedule
• Schedule and manage deliveries of materials and equipment. Maintain accurate receiving records and provide timely follow up to missing items, damaged goods, backorders, etc
• Plan, execute, and take responsibility for self-performed work and managing labor crews and subcontractors. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend.
• Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production
• Trains Foremen on pre-planning, surveying, plan reading, productivity, efficiency, economical crew size, quality workmanship, and safety to ensure projects are expeditiously constructed
• Act as primary point of contact for Customers and Key Stakeholders while organizing and leading regular meetings
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding safety, quality, schedule, and cost forecasting
• Complete all job closeout procedures including AHJ inspections, interconnection, testing, documentation, Owner’s Engineer reviews, Independent Engineer reviews
• Manage, train, and supervise project team; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development
• Support sales activities with estimates, contract review, and client communication
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 5+ years of experience in field construction management
• Strong leadership abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), and Microsoft Project
• Deep understanding of rooftop, ground-mount, and carport commercial PV construction methods
• Knowledge of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections
• Familiarity with Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, PPA, EPC Contracts, and project accounting
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to various job sites
• Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits And Perks

• Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement
• Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food
• Also included for employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!