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Senior Construction Manager (New Jersey)

solarlandscapeAsbury Park, NJ

Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28

Full-timesolar panel servicesconstructionroofing

Quick Summary

Senior Construction Manager overseeing multiple commercial rooftop solar projects and field teams in New Jersey.

Skills & Keywords

rooftop solarconstruction managementOSHA compliancequality assurance

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

Qualifications

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 hr@solarlandscape.com.

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