Head of Engineering and Project Management

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 EPC, design-build, and public-private partnerships. 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 one of the nation’s top 65 general contractors, and the 3rd ranked solar EPC nationwide. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement and employee development. Moss’ Civil Project Managers are the primary business-focused leaders responsible for the planning, administration, and execution of all civil work on utility-scale solar projects. They manage the project lifecycle from estimate through closeout, ensuring compliance with project requirements for quality, schedule, budget, and safety.

Civil PMs oversee subcontractor management and performance, review project budgets and change orders, and coordinate civil schedules to align with overall project milestones. They partner closely with field operations leadership to monitor jobsite progress and safety, while also collaborating with mechanical and electrical project teams to ensure seamless integration across all trades.

This role requires strong financial and contractual oversight, the ability to manage multiple subcontractors across diverse regions, and the leadership to mentor project engineers and assistant project managers in support of consistent and high-quality project delivery.

Partner with estimating to review scopes, bid packages, and budgets for civil scope (grading, drainage, SWPPP, erosion control, road installation, etc.).

Lead value engineering efforts and manage design quantity changes to ensure budget and schedule alignment.

Support subcontractor buyout, evaluate subcontractor capacity and negotiate civil subcontractor contracts.

Identify key civil subcontractors and support subcontractor pool development.

Manage civil budgets from estimate to closeout, maintaining cost control and variance tracking.

Analyze subcontractor financial capacity and provide civil cost forecasts and projections.

Mentor Assistant PMs and Project Engineers within the civil discipline, promote staff development and cross-regional consistency.

Support field operations by coordinating civil subcontractors, monitoring compliance and ensuring quality standards.

Build strong relationships with subcontractors, field leaders, and internal stakeholders to support project delivery.

Prepare and maintain civil financial reports and project schedule of values.

Manage civil change order process and cost impacts; assist in loss-control management.

Lead civil closeout deliverables, including as-builts, punch lists, warranty and project demobilization.

Contribute to process improvements, SWI development, and standardization of civil practices across regions.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Civil Project Manager within utility-scale solar, renewable, or heavy civil construction.

Strong background in grading, drainage, stormwater management, SWPPP, and subcontractor coordination.

Highly developed project management skills, including, but not limited to managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors at scale.

Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications

Strong leadership skills are required including, but not limited to coaching, mentoring and the ability to build and maintain motivated teams

Advanced project finance management skills required

CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – 30% TRAVEL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, SOLAR

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