Senior Construction Manager (Chicago, IL) at Solar Landscape

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

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