SL
Chicago, Illinois, United States· Full-time· Hybrid
$80K – $110K/yr
Project ManagementAccountingProcurement
SL
Active2mo ago
Project Development Manager, Preconstruction
Role overview
Job description
Responsibilities
Assumes ownership of a portfolio of projects 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 a project/portfolio 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.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field of study.
5+ years construction experience and/or engineering background in Solar.
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.
Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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- Source: Solar Landscape's official careers site · still listed there on 12 Nov 2026
- Posted 26 Aug 2026
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What they are looking for
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Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field of study
Department · Operations
Hiring company
Solar Landscape
Energy
Solar Landscape develops distributed solar and storage infrastructure on commercial real estate, delivering new power capacity faster and at scale.
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