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# Preconstruction Manager at Solar Landscape

- **Company:** Solar Landscape
- **Location:** Asbury Park, NJ
- **Compensation:** $80k–$115k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/solarlandscape/5b7a998e-6b38-4bce-b63d-d182dc0b5acc

## 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

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 hr@solarlandscape.com.

## About Solar Landscape

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Solar Landscape is the nation’s leading distributed energy infrastructure platform, developing, building, owning, and operating commercial rooftop solar and battery storage projects at speed and scale.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Growth-stage, vertically integrated)
- **Headquarters**: Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA (with offices in New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore)
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Shaun Keegan (CEO) and Corey Gross (COO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Clean Energy / Distributed Solar & Storage Infrastructure
- **Target customers**: Commercial real estate owners, utilities, and communities (B2B / Enterprise)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deploy new energy capacity faster and closer to demand by transforming underutilized commercial rooftops into critical infrastructure assets.

## Products & Services
- **Distributed Solar Development**: Full lifecycle development, engineering, and construction of commercial rooftop solar projects.
- **Battery Storage**: Co-located and standalone battery storage projects to enhance grid reliability and project economics.
- **Community Solar**: Programs that deliver solar energy savings to local households and businesses, with a portfolio exceeding 500 MW.
- **Baseload™**: An award-winning proprietary software platform that connects and strengthens every stage of project delivery, including subscriber management and project management.
- **Project Ownership & Operations**: The company owns and operates many of the projects it develops, providing long-term, recurring revenue and asset management.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 1 GW development pipeline; more than 500 projects representing 750+ MWdc; over $1 billion in project financing secured.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners with more than 170 commercial real estate firms (including Public Storage), major utilities, and communities. Secured over $1B in project financing from institutional partners.
- **Growth Signals**: Named the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World two years in a row (2023, 2024). Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Received the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy. Hired over 100 employees to support rapid expansion, with offices now in four major markets.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertically Integrated Model**: In-house teams handle every step from engineering and permitting to construction, ownership, and operations, enabling faster project delivery (as little as 12 months) and greater execution certainty.
- **Proprietary Technology**: Award-winning Baseload™ software platform provides a digital backbone for project management, subscriber management, and operations.
- **Real Estate Expertise**: Deep partnerships with over 170 commercial real estate owners, unlocking access to millions of square feet of underutilized rooftop space.
- **Speed & Scale**: Ability to deploy projects faster than traditional utility-scale solar, with a scrappy, execution-focused culture.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding its distributed energy platform across more than a dozen states; scaling its battery storage business; deepening partnerships with commercial real estate owners; and continuing to grow its proprietary technology stack to drive efficiency.
- **Direction for growth**: National expansion of the development pipeline (surpassed 1 GW), increasing headcount across all functions, and formalizing systems and processes to support the next phase of scaling.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as down-to-earth, collaborative, ambitious, and deeply committed to getting things done. Employees are empowered to lead, contribute ideas, and make an impact regardless of title. The environment is scrappy, with little bureaucracy and a high level of ownership across teams.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Flexible hybrid/remote work options are available, with modern, collaborative office environments in Asbury Park, New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore.
- **Notable Perks**:
  - Competitive compensation
  - Equity opportunities (role dependent)
  - 401(k) with 4% company match
  - Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  - Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  - Paid parental leave
  - Summer Fridays
  - Professional development and training opportunities
  - Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
- **Engineering Culture**: The company values execution, collaboration, and ambition. Technology is seen as essential to scaling the business, and the engineering team is involved in building proprietary software platforms that directly impact project delivery and grid infrastructure.

## Sources
1. [solarlandscape.com](https://solarlandscape.com/careers)
2. [solarlandscape.com](https://solarlandscape.com/about-us)
3. [solarlandscape.com](https://solarlandscape.com/about/leadership)
4. [jobs.lever.co/solarlandscape](https://jobs.lever.co/solarlandscape)
5. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/solarlandscape)

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