Solar Construction Manager (Chicago)

About the role

We're seeking a Construction Manager to lead the on-site execution of commercial solar projects. Key responsibilities include coordinating with subcontractors, internal teams, and field personnel, conducting quality and safety inspections, and managing labor crews and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, field labor and vendors on site to coordinate activities and ensure all work aligns with project goals and objectives
• Visit sites regularly during construction, including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeouts, and attend status and coordination meetings
• Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring the work environment is acceptable and tools and equipment are in good working condition
• 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on solar commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of rooftop installations
• Preferred knowledge of ground-mount and carport commercial PV construction means and methods
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Detail-oriented self-starter
• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

ADA Accommodation Statement

Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at hr@solarlandscape.com. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.