Project Development Manager

Solar Landscape; Asbury Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

401(k) match

Summer Fridays

Hybrid/Remote work

Parental leave

Team lunches

Job summary

Solar Landscape, based in Asbury Park, NJ, is seeking a Project Development leader with 4+ years of renewable energy development experience to drive 30-40 commercial solar projects from contract through NTP.

You will coordinate interconnection, engineering, zoning, incentives, legal, and finance workstreams while partnering with legal, preconstruction, interconnection, and finance teams to de-risk projects and ensure a successful transition to construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, environmental studies, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized and autonomous in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Own the development of approximately 30-40 commercial solar projects from contract execution through NTP
• Develop and execute project strategies across interconnection, engineering, zoning, incentives, legal, finance, and other development workstreams
• Maintain understanding of project paths, risks, economics, and deadlines, proposing mitigations
• Lead complex project escalations and present updates to senior leadership
• Drive alignment across internal teams to resolve development issues and advance projects
• Evaluate project health and portfolio strategy, identify bottlenecks and improve processes
• Mentor Project Development Analysts and strengthen cross-team communication

Job description

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today - we're changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power - delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how - and how fast - energy gets built 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 World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

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. At the same time, 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 - whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment - and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. - we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

About The Role

Project Development & Ownership

• 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

Cross-Functional 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

Portfolio Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

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

ADA Accommodation Statement

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 [e-mail].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.