Business Development Manager – Solar EPC in Las Vegas, Nevada at Conti Electric Inc

Job Description

Business Development Manager – Solar EPC

Division: Solar
Company: Conti Corporation LLC
Location: Remote (with required relocation to Las Vegas, NV or Irvine, CA after 12 months – relocation package provided)
Territory Focus: Desert Southwest United States

About Conti Corporation LLC

Conti Corporation LLC is a national EPC, MEP, and energy services company delivering full‑lifecycle solutions across renewable energy, electrical, technology, and infrastructure markets. Conti’s Solar Division focuses on utility‑scale, commercial, and energy storage projects, offering integrated EPC capabilities that support developers and owners from early‑stage development through construction and commissioning.

This role represents a unique opportunity to grow a niche solar EPC platform in one of the most active renewable energy markets in the country.

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager – Solar EPC is a senior, relationship‑driven role responsible for originating, positioning, and securing solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the Desert Southwest. This individual will leverage deep industry experience, established developer and IPP relationships, and strong technical fluency to drive EPC opportunities through the pursuit and preconstruction phases.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of solar EPC and development‑side experience, understands the full project lifecycle, and knows how to effectively sell Conti’s EPC capabilities to developers, IPPs, and asset owners.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Expansion

• 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

EPC Sales & Project Origination

• 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

Technical & Development Interface

• 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

Internal Collaboration

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Compensation & Growth

• Base salary up to $150,000, commensurate with experience
• 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

This role offers the opportunity to help shape and scale Conti’s Solar Division in a high‑growth, technically complex, and relationship‑driven niche market.

Why Conti

• Entrepreneurial solar division with executive access and decision‑making influence
• Ability to build a regional market with real operational backing
• Strong EPC capabilities across engineering, construction, and energy services