Hawaii Solar Preconstruction & Engineering Director

Moss

Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Moss is seeking a Solar Director of Preconstruction and Engineering to lead the preconstruction, estimating, and engineering functions for the Solar Division based in the Hawaii Office. You will drive accuracy in estimating, oversee engineering deliverables, mentor the team, and collaborate with owners, consultants, trade contractors, and vendors to pursue and transition projects to operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/EE, 8+ years engineering/management experience with at

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil or electrical engineering, or related discipline preferred.
Minimum 8 years of engineering and management experience, including 5 years supporting utility-scale solar projects.
Strong background in solar utility-scale ground mount projects (engineering coordination, constructability, and preconstruction execution).
Strong estimating and project scheduling background.
Strong computer skills including MS Office and construction PM software familiarity.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage preconstruction and engineering for utility-scale solar projects from concept through final contract pricing.
Manage the estimating process for EPC, conceptual/schematic, and stages of progress drawings through final contract pricing.
Produce estimate summaries indicating project costs and margin potential, supporting owner bids and Moss budgets.
Prepare, update, and track estimates as design documents progress, including value engineering and scope clarifications.
Provide leadership in creating, reviewing, and revising drafts and deliverables for solar utility-scale projects.
Review contracts to identify commercial, technical, operational, and risk issues.
Build, train, and manage the preconstruction and engineering team; establish priorities and objectives.
Provide training to promote continuous improvement in estimating, engineering coordination, and preconstruction processes.
Monitor adherence to departmental processes; correct non-compliance as required.
Conduct department meetings and ensure clear communication of expectations, schedules, and deliverables.
Responsible for all deliverables produced by the department; ensuring completeness and timeliness.
Coordinate relationships with owners, consultants, vendors, and trade contractors to align with project goals.
Coordinate project handoff to operations with accurate transfer of information.
Establish and maintain relationships with trade contractors and vendors to support bidding and execution of solar projects.
Support early-stage project management, engineering, and operations teams for successful planning and execution.
Communicate with project owner, design consultants, Moss staff to meet goals.
Provide high-level bid summaries to Leadership Team, highlighting risks, assumptions, and opportunities.
Focus on risk management training and development of standards and constructability.
Oversee contractor compliance and performance expectations.
Review contractor submissions and advise VP of Solar as appropriate.
Provide staff performance reviews and salary adjustment recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned.