Permitting Manager

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.

We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.

To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.

We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar PPAs to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program.

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.

About The Role

The Permitting Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the permitting process for all solar EPC projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements. This role requires close coordination with internal project teams and external regulatory agencies to facilitate the timely approval of permits to support construction timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the permitting process for all solar EPC projects.
• Liaise with local, state, and federal agencies to secure necessary permits and approvals.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators to ensure all permitting requirements are met.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of permitting regulations and requirements.
• Oversee preparation and submission of permit applications and documentation.
• Track the status of permit applications and follow up as needed to ensure timely approvals to support construction timelines.
• Address any issues or delays in the permitting process and develop solutions to mitigate them.
• Develop reporting and metrics to analyze permitting performance.
• Provide regular updates to the Director, Engineering Standards, and project teams on the status of permits.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in permitting, preferably within the solar or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal permitting regulations.
• Innovative and adaptable, with excellent collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with solar EPC projects preferred.
• Time management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities without compromising the quality of their work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter.
• Office-based with occasional travel to project sites and regulatory agencies.
• Valid Driver’s License, occasional travel to various job sites nationally as required.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none.

Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry:

• Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.
• Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food.
• Also included in employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!