Solar Project Manager (Illinois) in , United States

Solar Landscape is the nation’s leading commercial rooftop solar developer. With 800 megawatts of solar across 75+ million square feet of rooftop space, the company brings unmatched scale and expertise to the commercial real estate industry. Solar Landscape partners with the country’s largest property owners to transform underutilized rooftops into reliable, revenue-generating solar assets.
Solar Landscape is a vertically integrated company that develops, builds, owns, and operates solar projects nationwide. The company was named a Top Workplace by USA Today, one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas by the Financial Times, the #1 Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World in 2025, recognized as the #1 Distributed Developer by New Project Media, and awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for clean energy.
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.
About The Role

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of our solar projects. This role includes managing project planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, scheduling, reporting, and risk mitigation. The Project Manager will provide both leadership and technical guidance, collaborating across teams and with external partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities

Plan, budget, manage, and complete PV projects of moderate complexity, or multiple projects of lesser complexity simultaneously
Coordinate design and permitting activities with engineering team and local authorities
Work with Safety Manager to develop Site Specific Health and Safety Plans and implement safety procedures
Manage Quality Control and develop/implement Site Specific Quality Management Plan
Develop construction schedules for assigned projects
Solicit, negotiate, and execute subcontracts and purchase orders with timely delivery to support the project schedule
Schedule and manage deliveries of materials and equipment. Maintain accurate receiving records and provide timely follow up to missing items, damaged goods, backorders, etc
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
Trains Foremen on pre-planning, surveying, plan reading, productivity, efficiency, economical crew size, quality workmanship, and safety to ensure projects are expeditiously constructed
Act as primary point of contact for Customers and Key Stakeholders while organizing and leading regular meetings
Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding safety, quality, schedule, and cost forecasting
Complete all job closeout procedures including AHJ inspections, interconnection, testing, documentation, Owner’s Engineer reviews, Independent Engineer reviews
Manage, train, and supervise project team; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development
Support sales activities with estimates, contract review, and client communication
Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
5+ years of experience in field construction management
Strong leadership abilities
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), and Microsoft Project
Deep understanding of rooftop, ground-mount, and carport commercial PV construction methods
Knowledge of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections
Familiarity with Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, PPA, EPC Contracts, and project accounting
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Detail-oriented and self-motivated
Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification
Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to various job sites
Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Benefits And Perks

Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement
Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food
Also included for employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

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