BESS Preconstruction Assistant Project Manager

Moss; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, BESS - Preconstruction Management to help develop and execute utility-scale BESS EPC projects. You will support scheduling, budgeting, due diligence, and owner coordination, while engaging with engineering, procurement, estimation, and operations teams.

This role is a developmental step toward becoming a Project Manager, with increasing ownership, mentorship of junior staff, and opportunities to lead parts of proposal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, business, or related discipline; MBA or technical graduate studies is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in the utility-scale solar EPC industry or related preconstruction/project support roles.
• BESS experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong organizational and writing skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Smartsheet, Primavera P6, BlueBeam, HCSS Heavy Bid preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to South Florida and travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Act as central coordinator for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs-analyzing requirements, developing response strategies, and aligning internal contributors.
• Coordinate 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.
• Participate in the development and review of baseline schedules, drawing logs, general conditions estimates, and proposal exhibits.
• Support 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.
• Prepare and distribute weekly internal and external reports summarizing progress, open items, and risks.
• Model exceptional customer relations and gather feedback during the preconstruction process.

Skills

Proposal coordination

RFP/RFI/RFQ management

Cross-functional collaboration

Writing & documentation

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline; MBA or technical graduate studies is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Primavera P6

BlueBeam

Estimating software (HCSS Heavy Bid)

Job description

Moss in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, BESS - Preconstruction Management to help develop and execute utility-scale BESS EPC projects. You will support scheduling, budgeting, due diligence, and owner coordination, while engaging with engineering, procurement, estimation, and operations teams.

This role is a developmental step toward becoming a Project Manager, with increasing ownership, mentorship of junior staff, and opportunities to lead parts of proposal and