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About the Role
We are seeking a Project Development Manager to lead the development of commercial rooftop solar projects in New Jersey from contract execution through notice-to-proceed. This autonomous, cross-functional role requires an experienced solar developer to manage a portfolio of projects, identify risks, and drive them toward construction readiness. The Manager will work across multiple teams and with senior leadership, mentoring junior team members. This is a hybrid position based in our Asbury Park, New Jersey or NYC office.
Responsibilities
- Own the development of approximately 30–40 commercial solar projects from contract execution through NTP, driving projects toward development milestones and construction readiness.
- Develop and execute project strategies across interconnection, engineering, zoning, incentives, legal, finance, and other development workstreams.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project critical paths, risks, contractual requirements, economics, and key deadlines, proactively developing solutions and mitigation strategies where projects are at risk.
- Lead complex project escalations, developing recommendations and engaging senior leadership when appropriate.
- Prepare project and portfolio updates, recommendations, and presentations for senior and executive leadership.
- Drive alignment across Engineering, Interconnection, Legal, Finance, Preconstruction, Policy, and other internal teams to resolve complex development issues and advance projects efficiently.
- Navigate technical, commercial, schedule, and financial tradeoffs to develop practical paths forward for projects.
- Partner with legal, business development, pre-construction, interconnection, engineering, project management, and finance teams to de-risk projects and position them for a successful transition into construction.
- Evaluate project health, priorities, risks, and timelines and make recommendations regarding portfolio strategy and prioritization.
- Identify recurring development bottlenecks and lead initiatives that improve processes, workflows, project throughput, and predictability.
- Serve as a resource and informal mentor to Project Development Analysts, providing strategic guidance and helping strengthen project development judgment, problem-solving, and communication across the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, environmental studies, or a related field.
- 4+ years of renewable energy project development experience.
- Experience developing commercial distributed-generation solar projects in New Jersey strongly preferred, including familiarity with New Jersey utility interconnection, municipal approvals, and state solar incentive programs.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a large portfolio of projects through multiple stages of development while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong understanding of the technical, commercial, legal, and financial considerations that influence solar project development.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate incomplete information, identify risk, and develop a recommended path forward.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex issues and influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
Location
- Asbury Park, New Jersey
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 4+ years of renewable energy project development experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, environmental studies, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
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
About the Company
- Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S., changing the landscape of commercial rooftop solar by turning rooftops into local power plants.
- Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power Magazine, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy.
- Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, with offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City, operating in over a dozen states nationwide.
- Values clear thinking, accountability, and execution, fostering a collaborative and enjoyable work environment.
- Seeking individuals looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment to reshape energy generation in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.