Project Engineer, BESS Estimating

WHY MOSS?

Moss is a family-owned, multi-billion-dollar organization with a national presence and a culture rooted in honoring relationships. We offer a unique environment where the scale of our projects meets a “People Always” philosophy. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who want to take ownership of their careers, think beyond the status quo, and contribute to a culture of contagious energy that celebrates both professional excellence and genuine connection.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss 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 & BESS 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.

CULTURAL ALIGNMENT

• Honor Relationships: From the workforce to our business partners, we embrace the power of authentic connections to create something truly extraordinary. We don’t just value relationships; we honor them.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Embrace opportunities, innovate, and overcome challenges. At Moss, each member of the company has the power to think beyond; bringing to the organization ideas, changes, and processes that make our tasks more effective.
• Contagious Energy: Work hard, be nice, have fun! There’s a team of people who care about your day, who want to see you succeed, who will empower you and fill you with our contagious energy.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Ensure safety considerations are built into project estimates, logistics, and site visits

•Perform accurate, detailed quantity takeoffs and verify consistency with drawings and bid strategy

•Perform document reviews to understand plans, specifications, and the scope of work

•Draft RFIs; ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with supervisors

•Maintain organization of project documents

•Capture meeting minutes, action items, and distribute within 24 hours of meetings

•Compile estimates, summaries, qualifications, and assumptions in line with templates and standards

•Leverage historical databases to perform price analyses and comparisons

•Collaborate with leads on identifying pricing trends, cost variances, and validate estimate assumptions. Assemble addenda, project summaries, storyboards, and backup information for bid deliverables

•Support memo and basis of bid preparation by collecting and organizing relevant inputs

•Ensure the established bid and bid review process is followed

•Prepare and distribute pre-reads 24 hours prior to meetings

•Send pricing requests to vendors and subcontractors promptly after kickoff

•Assign and track due dates for vendor/sub responses; escalate delays as needed

•Support pricing review (leveling, checklist compliance, identifying gaps)

•Collect and analyze vendor/sub data to support accurate scope coverage and redce risk

•Collaborate with Leads and Managers to align on bid philosophy and strategy

•Engage with vendors/subs professionally, maintaining accurate contact data and NDAs

•Participate actively in kickoff meetings, site visits, weekly check-ins, and review sessions

•Support effective team communication by issuing recaps, logs, and status updates

Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•Basic understanding of estimating processes, construction drawings, safety, and quality standards

•Understands assigned tasks, how they support estimate development, and when to escalate issues

•Basic understanding of scope budgets and vendor/sub pricing inputs

•Knowledge of standard Estimating tools

•Drafts clear RFIs, meeting notes, and summaries

•Performs accurate takeoffs and data entry in estimating tools

•Identifies data gaps and escalates potential risks quickly

•Builds working relationships with vendors, subs, and internal peers

•Completes deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail; seeks clarification when needed

•Demonstrate a learning mindset; seek feedback and incorporate guidance

•Adjusts to schedule changes, addenda, or evolving project requirements

•Open to coaching; adopts learning from Leads and Managers

•Troubleshoots document or data inconsistencies with support, escalating appropriately

•Bachelor's degree, graduate to 3 years' experience in estimating or project management roles (internships included)

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.