Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction

Moss Construction, ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor, is hiring a Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This dual-role position bridges early-stage project development and estimating for utility-scale solar EPC projects, managing the transition from pursuit through contract execution while leading a small team and coordinating across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead review of project estimates and Owner proposals to align scope, design assumptions, and final contract value
• Manage and mentor direct reports, fostering professional growth and operational excellence
• Coordinate Owner contract review and negotiations with Legal, Contracts, Risk, and Operations teams
• Procure and manage Owner Provided Information, including surveys, geotechnical reports, and design criteria
• Oversee due diligence activities, including geotechnical testing, utility coordination, site investigations, and pile testing
• Develop baseline and target schedules in coordination with Engineering and Operations; align schedules with cash flow projections and material lead times
• Develop and execute Early Works Agreements, managing scope, insurance, scheduling, and vendor/consultant cost coordination
• Lead permitting process during preconstruction and coordinate handoff to execution team
• Maintain preconstruction logs (Budget Tracking, Exhibit Tracking, RFI Logs) and document control systems
• Facilitate recurring Owner meetings and provide weekly internal and external status reports on schedule, budget, and key issues
• Manage estimating process through design phases (conceptual, schematic, final contract pricing)
• Prepare cost summaries and budgets aligned with Owner bid forms and internal templates
• Track design progression estimates and conduct value-engineering analyses
• Coordinate with internal estimators and operations to ensure workflow alignment through milestone checkpoints
• Interface with subcontractors and vendors to obtain pricing and maintain prequalification relationships
• Support risk assessment, scope development, and pricing strategies to optimize competitiveness and margin
• Present bid summaries to leadership upon submission with financial and strategic analysis
• Act as central point of contact between Moss and project stakeholders during preconstruction
• Support Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams with project planning and execution strategy
• Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure continuity from preconstruction into construction

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, business, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in utility-scale solar EPC preconstruction, project management, or estimating
• Proficiency reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications
• Demonstrated experience with estimating software (HCSS Heavy Bid, Accubid) and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera)
• Proficiency with AGTEK, BlueBeam, InSite, and project management systems
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and standard project management systems
• Strong estimating and scheduling knowledge
• Experience in cash flow analysis and margin optimization
• Relocation to South Florida preferred

Benefits

• Full-time, exempt, salaried position
• Reports to Director of Preconstruction Management