Vice President, Business Development - Energy in Abbeyville, Colorado at Jobgether

This executive leadership opportunity is ideal for a commercially driven business development professional with deep expertise in utility-scale renewable energy projects. In this role, you will lead strategic growth initiatives while remaining actively involved in high-value customer engagements, contract negotiations, and project development. You will oversee the commercial lifecycle of large-scale energy projects, working closely with estimating, preconstruction, and construction teams to secure new business and drive long-term partnerships. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, offering the opportunity to influence market expansion and shape the future of renewable infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented leader who thrives in complex commercial environments and enjoys building lasting client relationships.

• Develop and execute business development strategies that drive growth across utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a focus on expanding relationships with developers, independent power producers (IPPs), utilities, and asset owners.
• Build, strengthen, and manage executive-level customer relationships while serving as the primary commercial contact throughout the sales and project development lifecycle.
• Lead the complete commercial process from opportunity identification and project qualification through proposal development, contract negotiation, project award, and handoff to execution teams.
• Define bid strategies and collaborate closely with estimating and preconstruction teams to develop competitive pricing, commercial proposals, and risk assessments.
• Personally negotiate EPC contracts, pricing structures, project scope, schedules, commercial terms, and risk allocation with customers and legal stakeholders.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key accounts to evaluate project pipelines, strengthen strategic partnerships, and identify new business opportunities.
• Partner with construction and operational leadership to ensure commercial commitments align with project execution capabilities and delivery objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market opportunities to support long-term business growth and strategic planning.
• Travel regularly to customer sites and executive meetings to maintain strong relationships, present proposals, and close strategic opportunities.

• 10+ years of business development experience within the renewable energy or utility-scale solar industry.
• Demonstrated success securing and negotiating large-scale EPC contracts from origination through project award.
• Strong commercial acumen with extensive experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex engineering, procurement, and construction agreements.
• Proven ability to develop executive-level client relationships and successfully close high-value commercial opportunities.
• Deep understanding of utility-scale solar projects, renewable energy markets, commercial contracting, pricing strategies, and project development.
• Experience collaborating with estimating, preconstruction, engineering, construction, and legal teams throughout the commercial process.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term growth planning and hands-on deal execution.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to support customer engagement and business development activities.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer-sponsored benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale renewable energy projects that support the transition to sustainable infrastructure.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional leadership and industry experts.
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits program designed to support personal and professional well-being.