Project Engineer, BESS Estimating

Moss & Associates (Construction)•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

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. 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.

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)

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 reduce 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.