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Senior Construction Manager (Maryland)

Solar Landscape

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Maryland · $100k–$125k a year · Posted March 4, 2026

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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

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

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

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 hr@solarlandscape.com.