Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction

COMPANY OVERVIEWMoss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACTThe Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction is a dual-role leader responsible for both managing the early-stage project lifecycle and overseeing estimating functions for utility-scale solar EPC projects. This role is critical in transitioning a project from pursuit to execution, including managing proposals, budgets, schedules, contracts, and engineering coordination. The Project Manager ensures that fully contracted projects, including Limited Notices to Proceed (LNTPs) and EPC Agreements, are delivered to Operations with clarity, precision, and compliance.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPreconstruction ManagementLead the review of project estimates and Owner proposals to align scope, design assumptions, and final contract valueLead and mentor a high-performing a few direct reports, fostering professional growth, accountability, and a culture of operational excellenceCoordinate Owner contract review and negotiations in collaboration with Legal, Contracts, Risk, and Operations teamsProcure and manage Owner Provided Information (e.g., surveys, geotechnical reports, design criteria) necessary for design and permittingManage due diligence activities and support engineering through geotechnical testing, utility coordination, site investigations, pile testing, and document reviewsCoordinate closely with Engineering and Operations to develop baseline and target schedules; ensure schedule alignment with cash flow projections and material lead timesDrive the development and execution of Early Works Agreements, including scope, insurance, scheduling, and cost coordination with vendors and consultantsLead the permitting process during preconstruction and ensure smooth handoff to the project execution teamMaintain all preconstruction logs (Budget Tracking, Exhibit Tracking, RFI Logs) and document control systems for transparency and consistencyFacilitate recurring Owner meetings during preconstruction to address updates, deliverables, and critical path itemsProvide weekly reports, both internal and external, on status, schedule, budget, and key issuesManage the estimating process through design phases, including conceptual, schematic, and final contract pricingPrepare cost summaries and budgets aligned with Owner bid forms and Moss internal templatesTrack design progression estimates and conducts value-engineering analyses as neededCoordinate with internal estimators and operations counterparts to ensure workflow alignment through milestone checkpoints (e.g., mid-bid reviews)Interface with subcontractors and vendors to obtain pricing and maintain strong prequalification relationshipsAssist in risk assessment, scope development, and pricing strategies to optimize competitiveness and marginPresent bid summaries to leadership upon submission with clear financial and strategic highlightsAct as the central point of contact between Moss and project stakeholders (Owner, A/E teams, internal functions) during preconstructionSupport Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams with project planning and execution strategy developmentEnsure clarity, alignment, and communication across all internal and external contributorsParticipate in project handoff meetings to ensure continuity from preconstruction into constructionEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, business or related fieldMinimum 4 years of experience in utility-scale solar EPC preconstruction, project management, or estimatingStrong estimating and scheduling knowledge with the ability to read and interpret construction plans and specificationsProficiency in project management and estimating tools such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Accubid, MS Project, Primavera, AGTEK, BlueBeam, and InSiteAdvanced computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management systemsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead meetings, influence outcomes, and build effective relationshipsProven leadership skills in coaching and motivating project or estimating teamsStrong financial and analytical capabilities with experience in cash flow analysis and margin optimizationRelocation to South Florida is preferred to best lead teams and coordinate with cross-functional teamsBasic industry knowledge on technical aspects, such as design, performance modeling, and construction, of utility scale solar power plantsObtains the capacity to swiftly focus on project specifics and then shift perspective to the broader strategyManage challenges that can only be solved with input from multiple cross-functional teamsKnows how to have fun in a high performing, high pace work environmentJOB TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER, SOLAR PRECONSTRUCTIONJOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FLCLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIEDREPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTMoss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.SummaryLocation: FORT LAUDERDALE, FLType: Full time