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Solarlandscape · Hybrid · Asbury Park, NJ
About Us
 
Solar Landscape is the nation’s leading distributed energy infrastructure company, transforming commercial real estate into a source of new power by deploying solar and storage at scale. Partnering with more than 170+ commercial real estate owners, the company develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed energy projects that deliver new capacity to the grid in as little as 12 months while generating long-term income for commercial and industrial property owners. 

Proven by our performance, backed by institutional capital, and trusted by the biggest names in commercial real estate, we’re building the future of energy, and it shows:

  • Recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in 2025
  • Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
  • Ranked the #1 commercial rooftop solar developer by Solar Power World in both 2025 and 2026 

That doesn’t happen without a team of smart, driven, and down-to-earth people who are serious about doing excellent work—and fun to work with. At Solar Landscape, you’ll be challenged, trusted with responsibility, and surrounded by people who thrive in our fast-paced environment. Career growth here isn’t limited by title or a rigid path: people who take ownership and deliver are given opportunities to stretch, lead, and make an impact. Along the way, you’ll be supported by great benefits, professional development, and a culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and accountability. 

Across our headquarters in Asbury Park, New Jersey and our offices in New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore, Solar Landscape employees are building something that matters, deploying critical energy infrastructure that creates long-term value for communities, property owners, and the grid. Come join us. 

About The Role

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.

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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • Qualifications

  • 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
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    Key Competencies
  • 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

  • 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.

    Benefits and Perks
     
    We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
    • 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 [email protected].
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