Top 56 Solar Jobs in Dekalb, Il

Director of Construction
Renewable Acres, Inc —Illinois
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Construction site
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Field Service Technician - DeKalb, IL
ACT Power Services —DeKalb, IL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Extended hours
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Commercial Solar Site Surveyor (Contractor 1099)
Barun Corp —Illinois
- $35 - $60 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Communication skills
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O&M and Commissioning Lead
New Energy Structures Company (NESCO) —Illinois
- $50 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Retail Sales $22.68hr + Uncapped Commission!
Sunrun Inc —Geneva, IL
- $22.68 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Restoration Canvasser
D-Wing Construction —Saint Charles, IL
- $1,000 - $3,000 a week
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
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ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT – HOME BATTERY LAUNCH (COMMISSION-ONLY)
Team Elevation Energy Solutions —Illinois
- $500 - $5,000 a month
- Part-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Customer service
- Residential
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Weekend Pressure Washer Technician
Kept Companies Inc —Aurora, IL
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Former Solar Installer – Transition to Historic Preservation Trades
Renaissance Historic Exteriors —Belvidere, IL
- $25 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Residential
- Mechanical knowledge
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Retail Specialist
Sunrun Inc —DeKalb, IL
- $51,408 - $87,288 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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HVAC Service Technician
Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar —DeKalb, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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HVAC Manager (DeKalb)
Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar —DeKalb, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Superintendent I
M. A. Mortenson Company —DeKalb, IL
- $144,300 - $216,500 a year
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
8d
Lead HVAC Maintenance/Service Technician
Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar —DeKalb, IL
- $28 - $38 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Geotechnical Engineer
Midland Standard Engineering & Test —South Elgin, IL
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Laboratory experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Electrical Engineer - Medium/High Voltage
Hanson Professional Services Inc. —Belvidere, IL
- $95,000 - $160,000 a year
- Extended hours
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Energy Consultant or REM
Energy Efficiency & Consulting Services, LLC —United States
- $90,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Military
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Electrical Superintendent, Solar & BESS
Summit Energy Group, LLC —United States
- $60 - $65 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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7d
QEW for Weather Station Installation and Service (TX Preferred)
Western Low Voltage Incorporated —United States
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- DOT physical examination
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Construction SCADA Controls Manager I and II- Solar
M. A. Mortenson Company —United States
- $125,600 - $216,500 a year
- Up to 50% travel
- Construction site
- Customer service
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Director of Construction

Renewable Acres, Inc
Illinois

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Job Details

Full-time
$150,000 - $170,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Teamwork
Energy infrastructure construction projects
Operations management
Construction cost control
Team scheduling
Revenue forecasting
Team development
Schedule management
Construction budget management
Construction industry experience
Construction team management
Client management
Contracts
Managing teams in a construction management role
Managing projects
Project contract management
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Renewable Acres, Inc. - Director of Construction

Who We Are

Renewable Acres is committed to generating solar power and interconnecting to our national infrastructure, driving sustainable, long-lasting energy solutions for communities across the country. We are a nimble and mighty, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced group. Based in Portland, Oregon, with offices in Bend, OR, we work collaboratively with our sister development company (GreenKey Solar) to drive change by developing utility-scale renewable energy projects in key growth markets.

We are a collective of doers that take ownership of our work, solving problems with urgency, and are building the operational foundation needed to scale responsibly.

Who You Are

You are a high-performing Director of Construction who leads multiple Construction Managers across challenging, complex, and fast-paced projects with a steady focus on execution, accountability, and results. Views operational friction, schedule pressure, underperforming teams, and organizational gaps as opportunities to strengthen systems, improve leadership alignment, and drive better field performance. This role is disciplined, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to stabilize difficult projects, restore momentum, and build repeatable processes that scale across regions and portfolios.

You understand the priorities across development, engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and asset management. Skilled at managing through Construction Managers by setting clear expectations, coaching teams, removing roadblocks, and holding teams accountable to safety, schedule, budget, and quality performance. Able to convert competing priorities into coordinated execution plans with measurable outcomes.

Known for stepping into challenging construction situations and creating structure where it is needed. Does not wait for perfect direction or ideal circumstances but instead quickly identifies what is broken, develops practical solutions, aligns internal and field leadership, and drives implementation through completion. Effective at managing difficult interconnection situations and subcontractors as well.

Position Summary

Renewable Acres is seeking an accomplished Director of Construction to lead all field construction operations across multiple regions and project sites. This leadership role is responsible for the successful delivery of utility-scale solar, battery storage, and renewable infrastructure projects through a team of Regional Construction Managers who oversee local project execution teams.

The Director of Construction will establish standards while empowering regional leaders to execute safely, efficiently, and profitably. This role requires strong operational discipline, leadership development skills, and the ability to manage multiple CM’s who are overseeing active projects simultaneously across various areas of the state of IL and eventually PA.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership of Construction Managers

Directly manage and mentor Construction Managers responsible for designated projects in IL and eventually PA.
Establish clear goals and accountability for safety, schedule, staffing, quality, client satisfaction with minimal change orders.
Conduct weekly operating reviews with Construction Managers to assess project health, staffing needs, risks, and financial performance.
Lead Construction Managers accountable to KPI metrics including schedule adherence, labor productivity, safety performance, change order capture, and margin performance.
Develop annual performance goals, succession plans, and leadership growth pathways for regional management teams.
Ensure consistent execution standards across all regions and that SOP’s and project requirements are being adhered to across the program.
Provide escalation support to resolve critical issues involving schedule deficiencies, subcontractor failures, client concerns, or schedule recovery plans.
Will lead and maintain Safety Program, OSHA needs, ISNet, etc.

Multi-Region Construction Operations

Oversee all construction execution through regional teams for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
Balance manpower, equipment, and management resources between areas of work, based on project demand.
Approve regional staffing plans for Construction Managers, QA/QC, and Safety personnel.
Standardize field reporting, construction dashboards, forecasting, and closeout processes across all regions.
Lead monthly regional business reviews covering manpower loading, project risks, claims exposure, subcontractor status, vetting new subcontractors, and forecasted revenue.

Operation Management

Review and approve construction budgets, labor curves, indirect spend, and equipment utilization plans.
Create reports on project controls to evaluate earned value, cost-to-complete forecasts, and margin performance by region based on budget versus actuals.
Drive accountability for construction P&L performance and project cash flow objectives in conjunction with project management.
Support change order review and related process, and recovery of delays or owner-caused impacts.

Safety and Quality Leadership

Ensure each Construction Manager maintains industry best safety performance across assigned projects.
Implement uniform HSSE standards, audits, incident response protocols, and corrective action tracking.
Require consistent QA/QC execution including inspections for first articles of inspection, definable features of work, turnover packages, punch list closure, and commissioning readiness.
Benchmark regions against one another to drive continuous improvement.

Talent Development and Organizational Scaling

Recruit and onboard Construction Managers as the company grows from a project perspective and also into new markets (BESS, etc.).
Build leadership bench strength for future Directors, PMs, and Operations team.
Create standardized training for field leadership on QA/QC, scheduling, contract items, owner relations, and construction best practices.
Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.

Client and Market Leadership

Support Construction Managers in client meetings and project escalations.
Maintain strong relationships with developers, utilities, and subcontractors in each region.
Provide strategic input on market expansion opportunities, subcontractor networks, and regional execution risks.

Organizational Structure

Direct Reports:

Construction Manager – Peoria area
Construction Manager – East IL
Construction Manager – Central/Chicagoland
Construction Manager – Southern IL
Construction Manager – Southern IL
Asst. Construction Manager – Southern IL

Stakeholder Engagement:

Project Managers
O&M Team
QA/QC Personnel
Safety Representative

Required Qualifications

7+ years of construction leadership experience in utility-scale solar, EPC, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction.
5+ years managing region operations leaders.
Proven ability to lead Construction Managers and scale teams across multiple active projects.
Strong understanding of scheduling, project controls, contracts, cost forecasting, and labor productivity.
Experience managing large portfolios of simultaneous renewable energy projects.
Strong presence and ability to lead senior-level client discussions.
Willingness to travel regularly to regional offices and project sites.

Performance Metrics

TRIR / Safety Metrics by Region
Gross Margin Performance
Schedule Milestone Achievement
Revenue Conversion / Backlog Execution
Labor Productivity
Client Satisfaction Survey
Subcontractor survey and scorecard management
Successful Project Turnover to O&M

Benefits and Pay:

Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
We provide paid sick leave as required.
Medical, Simple 401k with some contribution.
Salary $150,000 - $170,000 (negotiable based on experience annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.)
Bonus up to 20% of Annual Salary.

Why Renewable Acres?

Renewable Acres offers the opportunity to build and lead an industry leading construction organization delivering critical clean energy infrastructure. You will shape regional leadership teams, scale operations, and drive meaningful impact in the energy transition.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

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