Senior Construction Manager; Chicago, IL

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.

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

• 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…