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About the Role
The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of solar projects, including planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls, reporting, scheduling, and risk management. This role provides leadership and technical expertise to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- Assume ownership of all project portfolios within one or more regions from Business Development.
- Manage all Project Management aspects of the projects from handoff through submission of construction permits.
- Manage and acquire all non-ministerial permits, including zoning and planning.
- Coordinate with Project Controls to create schedules for awarded projects.
- Ensure all preconstruction site visits are completed and required information is obtained.
- Assist the Engineering team in decisions and development of project design to be compliant with Company and Customer requirements.
- Coordinate with Procurement to ensure all equipment is purchased timely and in accordance with the project schedule.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Subcontractors, keep them apprised of project pipeline, and assist Project Management in development of RFPs and Subcontract Agreements.
- Participate in weekly Client meetings, respond to and/or relay preconstruction project tasks to the engineering team.
- Process submittals and RFIs as required.
- Prepare, track, and manage the construction budget during the procurement phase to assure each purchase is within budget.
- Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding engineering, procurement, schedule, and cost forecasting.
- Assist the Business Development team by providing all preconstruction technical support required to respond to all requests for proposals, including technical review and PPA or EPC contract review.
- 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.
- 2+ years permitting experience in New York/New Jersey, County and City level, with experience in Special Use Permit submissions.
- 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.
- Knowledge of behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections.
- Understanding of Purchase Order, Subcontract, PPA, EPC Contracts and Project accounting.
- Organization and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, self-starter.
- Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
- Valid Driver’s License; must be willing to travel to various job sites.
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Skills
- Microsoft Office suite
- Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Project
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Negotiation
- Construction safety requirements
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Location
- Asbury Park, New Jersey
- Chicago
- Baltimore
- New York City
- Boston
Work Type
- Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Experience Level
- 5+ years construction experience
- 2+ years permitting experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field of study
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $150,000 a year
- Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience.
- This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more.
- For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
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
- 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.
- Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power Journal, and winner of 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.
- We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves.
- We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution.
- We’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together.
- Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other.
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.