Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction

Moss•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

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, 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 IMPACT The 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, business or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in utility-scale solar EPC preconstruction, project management, or estimating
Strong estimating and scheduling knowledge with the ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
Proficiency in project management and estimating tools such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Accubid, MS Project, Primavera, AGTEK, BlueBeam, and InSite
Advanced computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead meetings, influence outcomes, and build effective relationships
Proven leadership skills in coaching and motivating project or estimating teams
Strong financial and analytical capabilities with experience in cash flow analysis and margin optimization
Obtains the capacity to swiftly focus on project specifics and then shift perspective to the broader strategy
Manage challenges that can only be solved with input from multiple cross-functional teams
Knows how to have fun in a high performing, high pace work environment

Nice To Haves

Relocation to South Florida is preferred to best lead teams and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Basic industry knowledge on technical aspects, such as design, performance modeling, and construction, of utility scale solar power plants

Responsibilities

Preconstruction Management
Lead the review of project estimates and Owner proposals to align scope, design assumptions, and final contract value
Lead and mentor a high-performing a few direct reports, fostering professional growth, accountability, and a culture of operational excellence
Coordinate Owner contract review and negotiations in collaboration with Legal, Contracts, Risk, and Operations teams
Procure and manage Owner Provided Information (e.g., surveys, geotechnical reports, design criteria) necessary for design and permitting
Manage due diligence activities and support engineering through geotechnical testing, utility coordination, site investigations, pile testing, and document reviews
Coordinate closely with Engineering and Operations to develop baseline and target schedules; ensure schedule alignment with cash flow projections and material lead times
Drive the development and execution of Early Works Agreements, including scope, insurance, scheduling, and cost coordination with vendors and consultants
Lead the permitting process during preconstruction and ensure smooth handoff to the project execution team
Maintain all preconstruction logs (Budget Tracking, Exhibit Tracking, RFI Logs) and document control systems for transparency and consistency
Facilitate recurring Owner meetings during preconstruction to address updates, deliverables, and critical path items
Provide weekly reports, both internal and external, on status, schedule, budget, and key issues
Manage the estimating process through design phases, including conceptual, schematic, and final contract pricing
Prepare cost summaries and budgets aligned with Owner bid forms and Moss internal templates
Track design progression estimates and conducts value-engineering analyses as needed
Coordinate 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 relationships
Assist in risk assessment, scope development, and pricing strategies to optimize competitiveness and margin
Present bid summaries to leadership upon submission with clear financial and strategic highlights
Act as the central point of contact between Moss and project stakeholders (Owner, A/E teams, internal functions) during preconstruction
Support Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams with project planning and execution strategy development
Ensure clarity, alignment, and communication across all internal and external contributors
Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure continuity from preconstruction into construction