Solar Construction Manager (Chicago)
Solar LandscapeChicago, IL
Full Time
Posted November 4, 2025
$70k - $100k
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Job Description
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, field labor and vendors on site to coordinate activities and ensure that all work is in sync 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 that the work environment is acceptable, and that 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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working on solar commercial construction projects.
- Strong understanding of rooftop installations.
- Knowledge of ground-mount and carport commercial PV construction means and methods preferred.
- Understanding of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections.
- 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.
- Must have previous knowledge in Microsoft based platforms.
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