Senior Construction Manager

1w1 week ago

Solar Landscape

Chicago, US · Full-time · $150,000 – $200,000

About this role

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

Conduct routine site visits, field audits, and review production reports to ensure safety, quality, and productivity. Enforce standardized construction processes, conduct quality audits on penetrations, flashing, racking, and electrical work. Hold teams accountable to schedules, identify risks, and implement recovery plans.

Partner closely with Project Managers to align field execution with scope, budget, and client commitments. Maintain consistent documentation like QA/QC checklists and photo records. Foster a 'no surprises' communication culture across teams.

We move fast, solve hard problems, and value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. Our collaborative team of smart, grounded people enjoys working together. Join us to do meaningful work reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S.

Requirements

Deep rooftop solar expertise
Strong leadership capability for field teams
Disciplined, process-driven approach to construction management
Experience ensuring compliance with NEC requirements, fire setbacks, and roof warranty standards
Proficiency in quality audits for rooftop penetrations, flashing, racking, and electrical installations
Ability to review and validate 2-4 week look-ahead plans
Skill in identifying execution gaps and driving corrective actions
Hands-on experience with commercial rooftop solar projects

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
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
Escalate issues early to avoid client or financial impacts