VP of Construction

Generate; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing solar developer is seeking a VP of Construction to lead commercial solar projects in New Jersey. In this senior role, you will oversee project managers, ensuring timely and budget-aligned project execution. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years leading commercial solar construction, managing teams, and building processes within the solar sector. The company offers a hybrid work schedule and a compensation package inclusive of a competitive base salary and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading commercial solar construction projects.
• Strong background in C&I solar from a developer or EPC.
• Experience managing project teams and construction portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of commercial solar projects from design through commissioning.
• Manage and mentor a team of project managers.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor coordination, and field execution.
• Build scalable construction processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Procurement coordination

Job description

VP of Construction | Commercial Solar | $250k + 25% Bonus

I’m working with a growing solar developer in the Northeast that is hiring a VP of Construction to lead execution across an expanding portfolio of C&I solar projects.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing project managers and ensuring projects move from design through commissioning on time and on budget. The company has been operating in the solar sector for over a decade and is scaling toward 100MW+ of operational capacity across projects with municipalities, educational institutions, and commercial clients.

The VP will play a critical role in building processes, improving construction execution, and supporting the company’s next phase of growth.

Location

Central New Jersey

Hybrid schedule with time in the office and on project sites

Compensation

$230k to $260k base

25% bonus

What you’ll do

• Lead execution of commercial solar projects from design through commissioning
• Manage and mentor a team of project managers
• Ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with internal KPIs
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor coordination, and field execution
• Build scalable construction processes as the project portfolio grows
• Provide regular updates to leadership and financial stakeholders

What they’re looking for

• 7+ years leading commercial solar construction projects
• Strong background in C&I solar from a developer or EPC
• Experience managing project teams and construction portfolios
• Someone highly organized who can bring structure and proactive planning to projects

The company has a tight-knit team, strong reputation in the market, and a meaningful pipeline of projects. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who wants to shape how a growing solar developer executes projects.

If you lead solar construction teams today and are open to learning more, feel free to message me.