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.
About The Role
The Director, Project Management is a strategic role responsible for overseeing the successful execution of a portfolio of solar EPC projects from Notice to Proceed through completion. This role leads the Project Management team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, to the highest quality and safety standards, while achieving customer satisfaction. This position demands strong leadership in project management and construction operations.
This role is based in Illinois (Chicago area). Solar Landscape is open to providing relocation assistance for qualified candidates who are not currently located in Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive portfolio level project management by leading the planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of all solar EPC projects from NTP through completion.
- Oversee and track project schedule performance against baseline schedules, ensuring accountability among teams.
- Oversee and track project financial performance, identifying and mitigating financial risks and optimizing opportunities. Responsible for portfolio P&L..
- Collaborate with the construction management team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality field execution, with a focus on schedule adherence, site coordination, and material delivery oversight.
- Uphold safety standards and enforce quality control measures to maintain project portfolio excellence.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
- Drive cost control and risk mitigation through effective subcontractor management.
- Drive project closeout and handoff to Asset Management from the Project Management team by ensuring projects are meeting utility requirements for interconnection, managing subcontractor closeout, completing commissioning and testing, and developing of turnover packages.
- Collaborate with Engineering to ensure designs are completed and permits are acquired in line with project schedules.
- Collaborate with Procurement to ensure material delivery timelines adhere to project schedules.
- Supervise the effective utilization of Solar Landscape’s Business Applications Platform by ensuring timely data entry, and accurate reporting.
- Monitor project performance metrics. Monitor KPIs to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage timelines and resources across project management.
- Lead Project Management teams, offering mentorship and support to managers and staff setting clear and measurable goals for direct reports.
- Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrate accountability for project executional excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in project management within the solar or broader EPC or energy industries.
- Proven leadership experience managing a large pipeline of projects.
- Strong understanding of solar technologies, engineering, permitting, interconnection, and utility coordination.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Key Competencies
- Project Execution
- Leadership & Team Development
- Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
- Budgeting & Financial Acumen
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
