Project Manager, BESS Preconstruction Management

Moss & Associates (Construction) • Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, BESS, leads the early-stage development and execution of utility-scale BESS EPC projects on our Energy Preconstruction Management team. You will play a pivotal part in managing RFP responses, coordinating internal stakeholders, facilitating Owner communications, and supporting the Senior Manager in key preconstruction deliverables including scheduling, permitting, budgeting, and contract execution. The Project Manager, BESS role is a leadership position but also intended to serve as a developmental step toward becoming a Senior Project Manager or Director, with increasing responsibility and ownership over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, business, or related discipline; MBA or technical graduate studies is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in the utility-scale solar EPC industry or related preconstruction/project support roles.
• Strong organizational and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Smartsheet, Primavera P6, BlueBeam, or estimating software (e.g., InEight) is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support cross-functional coordination and external client interaction.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to follow through on project milestones.
• Displays the capacity to focus on project specifics swiftly and then shift perspective to the broader strategy.
• Manage challenges that can only be solved with input from multiple cross-functional teams.
• Industry knowledge on technical aspects, such as design, performance modeling, and construction, of utility scale BESS plants.
• Ability to travel up to 25% (for In Office) or 25-50% (for Remote).

Nice To Haves

• BESS experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Field experienced preferred but not required.
• Willingness to relocate to South Florida is preferred for effective team collaboration and career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a central coordinator for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs—analyzing requirements, developing response strategies, and aligning internal contributors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Estimating, and Operations teams to produce compliant, compelling, and timely proposal documents.
• Maintain and improve a library of reusable proposal content, templates, and pricing assumptions to enhance response efficiency and accuracy.
• Interface directly with clients and proposal stakeholders to clarify deliverables and respond to technical questions.
• Lead the development and review of baseline schedules, drawing logs, general conditions estimates, and proposal exhibits.
• Lead the coordination of project due diligence activities (e.g., site assessments, geotechnical reports, utility locates).
• Maintain key documentation including RFI Logs, Preconstruction Budget Logs, Exhibit Trackers, and Proposal Submittals.
• Facilitate and document Owner coordination meetings during preconstruction, escalating issues as needed to the Project Manager.
• Review and distribute weekly internal and external reports summarizing progress, open items, and risks.
• Model exceptional customer relations and gather feedback during the preconstruction process.
• Lead the development and review of Limited Notices to Proceed (LNTPs), Early Works Agreements, and Owner contract exhibits.
• Spearhead preliminary cash flow analysis, tracking schedule implications, early deposits, and procurement lead times.
• Collaborate with the team to support permitting timelines, submittal requirements, and agency communications.
• Lead coordination with procurement and resource acquisition timelines aligned with project milestones.
• Communicate regularly and effectively across disciplines to ensure clarity on preconstruction tasks, risks, and dependencies.
• Spearhead process improvements, tools, and coordination strategies to increase the effectiveness of the preconstruction team.
• Demonstrate ownership of tasks, proactive follow-up, and readiness to step into larger responsibilities over time.
• Manager 1-2 Preconstruction Assistant Project Managers and mentor 2-3 Project Engineers.
• Providing input on BESS Business Unit strategic outlook
• Leading Owner contract negotiations and strategy alignment.
• Managing cash flow and financial forecasting independently.
• Overseeing end-to-end proposal processes with minimal oversight.
• Driving site due diligence, engineering coordination, and permitting timelines across multiple projects.
• Leading internal teams and mentoring junior staff members.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level