Senior Construction Manager

Role Overview

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 7+ years of construction experience, with 3+ 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

Benefits

• 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