Project Development Manager
- Compensation
- $90K–$120K / yr
- Location
- Asbury Park, NJ
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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 s
- 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.
Full description
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.
Responsibilities
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.