Preconstruction Manager

Jersey Digs; Asbury Park, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training / Professional development

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Team lunches and stocked kitchens

Modern offices in multiple cities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and long-term disabilityinsurance

Job summary

Solar Landscape in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead project planning, budgeting, buyout, and controls for solar deployments. You will drive scheduling, risk management, and coordination with engineering, procurement, and business development to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in construction/solar, NY/NJ permitting experience, and strong communication. Flexible remote/hybrid options and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of construction or solar-related experience.
• 2+ years permitting experience in NY/NJ at county/city level.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and PDF editors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong negotiation skills.
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel to multiple job sites.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Own all portfolios across regions from Business Development.
• Manage project management from handoff to construction permits.
• Acquire zoning and planning permits.
• Coordinate with Project Controls to build schedules.
• Ensure preconstruction site visits are completed.
• Assist engineering in design decisions meeting requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement to timely purchase equipment.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors and prepare RFPs.
• Participate in weekly client meetings and relay tasks.
• Process submittals and RFIs.
• Track construction budget during procurement and ensure spend stays within limits.
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on eng, procurement, schedule, and costs.
• Support Business Development with preconstruction technical reviews of proposals.
• Build trust across Solar Landscape departments.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Travel flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

About Us

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. Partnering with more than 170+ commercial real estate owners, the company develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed energy projects that deliver new capacity to the grid in as little as 12 months while generating long-term income for commercial and industrial property owners.

Proven by our performance, backed by institutional capital, and trusted by the biggest names in commercial real estate, we’re building the future of energy, and it shows:

• Recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in 2025
• Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
• Ranked the #1 commercial rooftop solar developer by Solar Power World in both 2025 and 2026

That doesn’t happen without a team of smart, driven, and down-to‑earth people who are serious about doing excellent work—and fun to work with. At Solar Landscape, you’ll be challenged, trusted with responsibility, and surrounded by people who thrive in our fast‑paced environment. Career growth here isn’t limited by title or a rigid path: people who take ownership and deliver are given opportunities to stretch, lead, and make an impact. Along the way, you’ll be supported by great benefits, professional development, and a culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and accountability.

Across our headquarters in Asbury Park, New Jersey and our offices in New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore, Solar Landscape employees are building something that matters, deploying critical energy infrastructure that creates long‑term value for communities, property owners, and the grid. Come join us.

About The Role

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for the management of all aspects of solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Preconstruction Manager will also provide both leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success.

Responsibilities

• Assumes ownership of all project portfolios within one or more regions from Business Development.
• 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 projects as they are awarded.
• Ensure all preconstruction site visits are completed and required information is obtained.
• Assists Engineering team in decisions and development of the project design to be compliant with Company and Customer requirements.
• Coordinates 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.
• Participates in weekly Client meetings, responds and/or relays preconstruction project tasks to the engineering team.
• Process submittals and RFIs as required.
• Prepares, tracks, and manages construction budget during the procurement phase of project to assure each purchase is within budget of each item.
• Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding engineering, procurement, schedule, and cost forecasting.
• 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.
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Qualifications

• 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, 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.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

• 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

Compensation

$80,000 – $115,000 per 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.