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Business Development Manager – Solar EPC
Location
California + 1 moreAll locations: California | Nevada
Posted
36 days ago
Salary
$150K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Business Development Manager – Solar EPC
Conti LLC
• Originate and pursue utility‑scale and large commercial solar and BESS EPC opportunities throughout the Southwest • Leverage existing relationships with developers, IPPs, and owners to drive qualified project pipeline • Represent Conti’s Solar Division to external stakeholders, industry partners, and at‑risk development opportunities • Identify emerging market opportunities and contribute to long‑term regional growth strategy • Sell full‑scope EPC services including engineering coordination, procurement strategy, construction execution, and commissioning support • Collaborate with internal engineering, preconstruction, and operations teams to shape competitive EPC proposals • Lead early‑phase client discussions involving constructability, schedule, risk profile, and execution approach • Support contract negotiations and deal structuring alongside executive leadership • Demonstrate fluency in: Solar and BESS project development lifecycle, Engineering concepts and system design considerations, Environmental and construction permitting processes, Utility interconnection and AHJ requirements • Serve as a trusted technical/business interface between Conti, developers, engineers, and owners • Partner closely with Conti’s Solar leadership, estimating, engineering, and project teams • Support handoff from business development to execution ensuring alignment on scope, risk, and client expectations
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in solar EPC, renewable energy development, or utility‑scale construction business development
- Proven track record selling solar and/or BESS EPC services to developers, IPPs, and owners
- Established relationships within the renewable energy development community
- Strong understanding of: Engineering and design considerations, Project permitting and entitlement processes, EPC contracting models (Lump Sum, GMP, EPCM, etc.)
- Experience working in or pursuing projects across the Desert Southwest
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to work remotely initially with a commitment to relocate to Las Vegas, NV or Irvine, CA after one year.
Benefits
- Performance‑based incentives / commissions tied to project wins
- Paid relocation package after 12 months
- Significant long‑term growth potential within a specialized, expanding solar EPC platform
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