Business Development Manager

Becker Wright Consultants; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker Wright Consultants in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Solar Business Development Manager to drive growth across utility-scale solar power plant construction projects. You will build relationships with developers, EPCs, and owners, lead pursuits from origination through contract execution, and partner with preconstruction and operations teams to win and deliver projects.

This high-visibility, revenue-driving role offers exposure to leadership and strategic initiatives as the renewable energy

Qualifications

• Experience in solar power plant construction (EPC or GC) required.
• Background in business development, project development, or sales within solar construction.
• Strong network with developers, owners, or EPC partners.
• Solid understanding of the solar project lifecycle (development → construction → commissioning).

Responsibilities

• Drive new business across utility-scale solar power plant construction projects.
• Build relationships with developers, EPCs, and key stakeholders.
• Lead pursuits from origination through contract execution.
• Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to win and deliver projects.

Skills

Solar power plant construction

Business development / sales

Developers, EPC network

Project lifecycle understanding

Job description

Business Development Manager, Commercial Solar Construction

A rapidly growing, well-capitalized general contractor is expanding its renewable energy platform and hiring a Solar Business Development Manager to help scale utility-scale solar power plant construction projects.

This is a high-visibility, revenue-driving role focused on building relationships with developers and securing new project opportunities across a strong and growing pipeline.

What You’ll Do

• Drive new business across utility-scale solar power plant construction projects
• Build relationships with developers, EPCs, and key stakeholders
• Lead pursuits from origination through contract execution
• Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to win and deliver projects

What They’re Looking For

• Required: Experience in solar power plant construction (EPC or GC environment)
• Proven background in business development, project development, or sales within solar construction
• Strong network with developers, owners, or EPC partners
• Track record of winning work and building pipeline
• Solid understanding of the solar project lifecycle (development → construction → commissioning)

Why This Role

• Backed by an established, reputable contractor investing heavily in solar
• Direct exposure to leadership and strategy