Senior Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction

Moss; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss, a leading national construction firm, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Solar Preconstruction division in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The successful candidate will manage preconstruction activities, lead a diverse team, and ensure project readiness through effective communication and strategic oversight. Applicants should have a strong background in solar/EPC projects, with excellent leadership, estimating, and budget management skills, and a passion for developing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Solar/EPC Construction industry.
• Strong estimating skills and experience in project scheduling.
• Legally savvy and knowledgeable in technical aspects of solar power.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients during preconstruction phase.
• Lead and mentor the preconstruction project team.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and design coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Risk Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business or related discipline

MBA

Tools

MS Office

HCSS Heavy Bid

Accubid

MS Project

Primavera

BlueBeam

Job description

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 Senior Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction plays a key leadership role in Moss's Solar Division, overseeing all preconstruction activities from project award through contract execution. This includes strategic client management, team leadership, estimating oversight, and coordination with Legal, Engineering, Procurement, Risk, and Operations teams.

The Senior Project Manager ensures project readiness for execution by leading RFP management, schedule development, budgeting, design coordination, permitting, and contract negotiations and finalization. This role also manages a team of preconstruction professionals and serves as a senior liaison between Moss and the client, providing high-level project insights to internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the preconstruction phase, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment on project goals, deliverables, and expectations

• Lead and mentor a high-performing preconstruction project team, fostering professional growth, accountability, and a culture of operational excellence

• Oversee all aspects of preconstruction activities, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and design coordination

• Manage the preparation and submission of competitive project estimates, from conceptual through final pricing, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Owner requirements

• Analyze design progression and provide value engineering recommendations to optimize cost, constructability, and project performance

• Facilitate contract reviews and negotiations, including Limited Notices to Proceed (LNTPs) ensuring favorable terms and risk alignment

• Direct site due diligence efforts (e.g., geotechnical, utility coordination, pile testing), identifying potential challenges early and collaborating on mitigation strategies

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to align deliverables, support permitting efforts, and prepare the project for seamless transition to construction execution

• Maintain visibility into procurement and trade contractor engagement to ensure timely resource acquisition and pricing support

• Monitor and communicate project status, risks, and milestones across internal teams, clients, and executive leadership through regular updates and review meetings

• Maintain preconstruction documentation, including RFI logs, budget trackers, drawing logs, and Owner submittals until project handoff

• Represent Moss in client-facing meetings and industry interactions, reinforcing our reputation for quality, transparency, and technical expertise

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business or related discipline. MBA is a strong plus

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in the Solar/EPC Construction industry

• Relocation to South Florida is preferred to best lead teams and coordinate with cross-functional teams

• Basic industry knowledge on technical aspects, such as design, performance modeling, and construction, of utility scale solar power plants

• Obtains the capacity to swiftly focus on project specifics and then shift perspective to the broader strategy

• Manage challenges that can only be solved with input from multiple cross-functional teams

• Strong understanding of industry and holds industry relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Strong computer skills are a necessity, such as MS Office / Excel / PowerPoint / Word, including familiarity with construction project management applications and estimating software

• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid, Accubid, MS Project, Primavera, AGTEK and BlueBeam, InSite Software is an advantage

• Legally savvy, strong estimating skills, and experienced in project scheduling

• Capable of upholding communication that is effective, clear, and consistent

• Holds world-class leadership and interpersonal skills to drive team development. Passionate to create motivated teams through coaching and mentoring

• Knows how to have fun!

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, SOLAR PRECONSTRUCTION

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.