Senior Construction Manager (Chicago, IL)

Solar Landscape is a commercial rooftop solar developer headquartered in the United States that builds, owns, and operates large-scale solar energy systems on commercial rooftops. Founded in 2012 by construction experts, the company has developed more than 75 million square feet of commercial rooftop solar across the country, earning recognition as the number one commercial rooftop solar developer nationally for consecutive years. Its core business model involves leasing rooftops from commercial real estate partners, installing and owning the solar infrastructure, and delivering clean energy back to the grid — requiring no capital investment from property owners. Solar Landscape is also a leading provider of community solar programs, enabling local residents and businesses near its solar installations to access affordable clean energy. The company partners with major commercial real estate investment trusts (REITs), logistics companies, and storage operators, helping them generate ancillary revenue from unused rooftop space while advancing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Partners have included prominent firms such as Prologis, Principal, Heitman, and National Storage Affiliates Trust. What distinguishes Solar Landscape is its vertically integrated approach — managing development, construction, ownership, and ongoing operations of its solar assets — combined with a strong focus on community benefit and workforce development in clean energy careers. The company secured a $600 million debt facility in 2026 to accelerate distributed energy deployment at scale, underscoring its commitment to expanding access to renewable energy across diverse communities throughout the United States.

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

Identify and address execution gaps in real time

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

7+ years of construction experience, with 3+ 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