Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction

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 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND 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

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• 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, Blue Beam, and In Site

• 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…