<div><b><span style="font-size:12pt;">About Us</span></b></div><div> </div><div>Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power — delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.</div><div><br></div><div>Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.</div><div><br></div><div>Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.</div><div><br></div><div>We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves. We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other — whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.</div><div><br></div><div>If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment — and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. — we’d love to meet you.</div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:12pt;">About The Role</span></b></div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><div><strong>Field &amp; Operational Oversight</strong></div><li>Provide direct oversight and leadership to field Construction Managers</li><li>Conduct routine site visits and field audits to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met</li><li>Review weekly production reports, and look-ahead schedules</li><li>Identify and address execution gaps in real time</li><div><strong>Process &amp; Quality Management</strong></div><li>Enforce standardized construction processes and installation best practices</li><li>Ensure consistent documentation across all projects (daily/weekly reports, QA/QC checklists, photo documentation)</li><li>Conduct quality audits on rooftop penetrations, flashing, racking, and electrical installations</li><li>Ensure compliance with NEC requirements, fire setbacks, and roof warranty standards</li><li>Drive corrective action plans to reduce rework and warranty claims</li><div><strong>Schedule &amp; Execution Discipline</strong></div><li>Hold Construction Managers accountable to project schedules</li><li>Review and validate 2–4 week look-ahead plans</li><li>Proactively identify risks and implement recovery plans</li><li>Escalate issues early to avoid client or financial impacts</li><div><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></div><li>Partner closely with Project Managers and Project Management Leads to align field execution with contract scope and budget</li><li>Support accurate forecasting through real-time field reporting</li><li>Assist with change order identification and documentation</li><li>Maintain a “no surprises” communication culture across teams</li><div><strong>Safety Leadership</strong></div><li>Champion strong safety culture across all job sites</li><li>Ensure OSHA compliance and fall protection standards are consistently enforced</li><li>Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation</li></ul><h3>Qualifications </h3><ul><li>7+ years of construction experience, with 3+ years in commercial rooftop solar</li><li>Experience managing Construction Managers /Superintendents</li><li>Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems (TPO, EPDM, metal,)</li><li>Expertise in ballasted and attached racking systems</li><li>Understanding of commercial electrical tie-ins, NEC solar requirements, and rapid shutdown compliance</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects</li><li>OSHA 30 certification required</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Microsoft based programs</li><li>Willingness to travel to active project sites as needed</li><div><strong>Key Competencies</strong></div><li>Strong field leadership and accountability mindset</li><li>Process-driven with high attention to detail</li><li>Effective communicator across field and office teams</li><li>Proactive problem solver</li><li>Comfortable addressing performance gaps directly</li><li>High standards for workmanship and documentation</li></ul><br><div>Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.</div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:12pt;">Benefits and Perks</span></b></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Training / Professional development opportunities </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">401(k) with 4% company match</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Summer Fridays</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Flexible remote/hybrid work options</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Paid parental leave</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Medical, dental, and vision coverage</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

<p>Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States. We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount. To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 400 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo;s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize. We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar PPAs to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program. To learn more about how we are making solar power affordable and accessible to all, visit www.solarlandscape.com</p>

Senior Construction Manager (Chicago, IL)

<div><b><span>About Us</span></b></div><div> </div><div>Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power — delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.</div><div><br /></div><div>Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.</div><div><br /></div><div>We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves. We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other — whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment — and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. — we’d love to meet you.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span>About The Role</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><br /><br /><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><div><strong>Field &amp; Operational Oversight</strong></div><li>Provide direct oversight and leadership to field Construction Managers</li><li>Conduct routine site visits and field audits to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met</li><li>Review weekly production reports, and look-ahead schedules</li><li>Identify and address execution gaps in real time</li><div><strong>Process &amp; Quality Management</strong></div><li>Enforce standardized construction processes and installation best practices</li><li>Ensure consistent documentation across all projects (daily/weekly reports, QA/QC checklists, photo documentation)</li><li>Conduct quality audits on rooftop penetrations, flashing, racking, and electrical installations</li><li>Ensure compliance with NEC requirements, fire setbacks, and roof warranty standards</li><li>Drive corrective action plans to reduce rework and warranty claims</li><div><strong>Schedule &amp; Execution Discipline</strong></div><li>Hold Construction Managers accountable to project schedules</li><li>Review and validate 2–4 week look-ahead plans</li><li>Proactively identify risks and implement recovery plans</li><li>Escalate issues early to avoid client or financial impacts</li><div><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></div><li>Partner closely with Project Managers and Project Management Leads to align field execution with contract scope and budget</li><li>Support accurate forecasting through real-time field reporting</li><li>Assist with change order identification and documentation</li><li>Maintain a “no surprises” communication culture across teams</li><div><strong>Safety Leadership</strong></div><li>Champion strong safety culture across all job sites</li><li>Ensure OSHA compliance and fall protection standards are consistently enforced</li><li>Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation</li></ul><h3>Qualifications </h3><ul><li>7+ years of construction experience, with 3+ years in commercial rooftop solar</li><li>Experience managing Construction Managers /Superintendents</li><li>Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems (TPO, EPDM, metal,)</li><li>Expertise in ballasted and attached racking systems</li><li>Understanding of commercial electrical tie-ins, NEC solar requirements, and rapid shutdown compliance</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects</li><li>OSHA 30 certification required</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Microsoft based programs</li><li>Willingness to travel to active project sites as needed</li><div><strong>Key Competencies</strong></div><li>Strong field leadership and accountability mindset</li><li>Process-driven with high attention to detail</li><li>Effective communicator across field and office teams</li><li>Proactive problem solver</li><li>Comfortable addressing performance gaps directly</li><li>High standards for workmanship and documentation</li></ul><br /><div>Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span>Benefits and Perks</span></b></div><div> </div><div><span>We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:</span></div><div> </div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Training / Professional development opportunities </span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>401(k) with 4% company match</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Summer Fridays</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Flexible remote/hybrid work options</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Paid parental leave</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

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