Senior Construction Manager (Chicago, IL)

Solar Landscape • Chicago, IL

1d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed