Project Manager, BESS Preconstruction Management
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
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 & 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.
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Proposal & Client Coordination:
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.
Project & Document Support:
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.
Contract, Budget & Permitting Assistance:
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.
Team Collaboration & Growth:
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.
As a Project Manager gains experience, they may take on broader responsibilities such as:
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…
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