Analyst, Project Development
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Job Location:
Asbury Park, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were 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 Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were 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 Energys 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 were 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 thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.
If youre 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. wed love to meet you.
About The Role
We are seeking a Project Development Analyst to support strategic initiatives within our Operations team and enhance operational excellence across the company. This is a highly cross-functional opportunity for a mission-driven individual to learn and grow in a dynamic and fast-paced renewable energy environment.
This role is ideal for recent graduates or emerging professionals with 1 years of experience who enjoy working with data improving processes and contributing to strategic decision-making. As a Project Development Analyst you will work closely with project managers engineering finance and external stakeholders to ensure projects are advanced efficiently on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and organizational skills with a passion for renewable energy and a collaborative mindset. Candidates with engineering backgrounds are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Project Management Assistance:
- Help manage and track progress on cross-functional projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with broader strategic goals.
- Conduct research on zoning permitting requirements environmental factors and land-use restrictions
- Coordinate with stakeholders across teams to maintain project documentation and follow-up
- Process Improvement & Analysis:
- Collect and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks delays or inefficiencies in project processes (e.g. project development or engineering).
- Help document standard operating procedures and suggest improvements to increase project throughput and team productivity.
- KPI Tracking & Performance Reporting:
- Support the creation and monitoring of operational key performance indicators (KPIs) including project timelines cycle time metrics and team performance dashboards.
- Create regular updates to senior leadership on project statuses bottlenecks and risks
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with engineering legal and finance teams to align project requirements and risk assessments
- Facilitate the flow of information across teams to keep development milestones on track
- Strategic & Operational Support:
- Assist in the coordination and execution of key strategic initiatives across Operations (e.g. Project Development Interconnection Preconstruction Execution Technology Finance)
- Support the Project Development team in preparing presentations reports and materials for executive decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering business economics environmental studies or related field.
- Some experience in business operations energy or related fields through full-time roles internships or project-based work.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to turn data into insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented organized and comfortable juggling multiple tasks.
- Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets and preferably data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI Looker).
- Experience with project management tools (e.g. Asana Smartsheet Notion) is a plus.
- Engineering background or coursework is preferred but not required.
- Interest in clean energy sustainability or infrastructure is a strong plus.
What Youll Gain
- Exposure to high-impact strategic and operational work across one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S.
- Hands-on experience working with senior leaders across multiple departments.
- A front-row seat to the solar energy revolution and a chance to help accelerate climate solutions.
- Mentorship learning opportunities and career development in a values-driven organization.
$70000 - $80000 a year
Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Microsoft Access
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Smartsheet
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Project Coordination
- Contracts
About Company
Solar Landscape is the leading developer of community solar projects on commercial & industrial rooftops in the United States.
