Solarlandscape
Preconstruction Manager
Chicago, IL · Senior · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$14,578 more — $94,578 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $94,578 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Construction Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Construction Managers (11-9021) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
- At Solar Landscape, you'll be challenged, trusted with responsibility, and surrounded by people who thrive in our fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manages all Project Management aspects of the projects from handoff through submission of construction permits.
- Manages and acquires all non-ministerial permits to include zoning, planning, etc.
- Coordinates with Project Controls to create schedules for a project/portfolio as they are awarded.
- Assists Engineering team in decisions and development of the project design to be compliant with Company and Customer requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Subcontractors, keep them apprised of project pipeline and assist Project Management in development of RFPs and Subcontract Agreements.
- Prepares, tracks, and manages construction budget during the procurement phase of project to assure each purchase is within budget of each item.
- Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field of study.
- 5+ years construction experience and/or engineering background in Solar.
- Knowledge of behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections.
- Knowledge of construction safety requirements
- must be willing to travel to various job sites.
- Ensure all preconstruction site visits are completed and required information is obtained.
- Process submittals and RFIs as required.
- Assists the Business Development team by providing all preconstruction technical support required to respond to all requests for proposals which include technical review and PPA or EPC contract review.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent pdf editor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective Negotiation skills.
- Understanding of Purchase Order, Subcontract, PPA, EPC Contracts and Project accounting.
- Organization and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, self-starter.
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
Compensation
- $80k-$110k
Visa & Work Authorization
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This listing is sourced directly from Solarlandscape's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.