Moss
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 Assistant Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction supports the early-stage development and execution of utility-scale solar EPC projects. This role plays a key part in managing RFP responses, coordinating internal stakeholders, facilitating Owner communications, and supporting the Project Manager in key preconstruction deliverables including scheduling, permitting, budgeting, and contract execution.
The Assistant Project Manager role is intended to serve as a developmental step toward becoming a Project Manager, with increasing responsibility and ownership over time.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Proposal & Client Coordination
Act 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 support efficiency and accuracy in responses
Interface directly with clients and proposal stakeholders to clarify deliverables and respond to technical questions
Project & Document Support 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
Contract, Budget & Permitting Assistance Assist the Project Manager in the development and review of Limited Notices to Proceed (LNTPs), Early Works Agreements, and Owner contract exhibits
Perform 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
Help coordinate 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
Provide input on 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
As an Assistant Project Manager gains experience, they may take on broader responsibilities such as: 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 coordination, and permitting timelines across multiple projects
Leading internal teams and mentoring junior staff members
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 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
Strong organizational and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Smartsheet, Primavera P6, BlueBeam, or estimating software (e.g., HCSS Heavy Bid) is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support cross-functional coordination and external client interaction
Attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to follow through on project milestones
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. Basic industry knowledge on technical aspects, such as design, performance modeling, and construction, of utility scale solar power plants
Willingness to relocate to South Florida is preferred for effective team collaboration and career development.
JOB TITLE:
ASSISTANT 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 support efficiency and accuracy in responses
Interface directly with clients and proposal stakeholders to clarify deliverables and respond to technical questions
Project & Document Support 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
Contract, Budget & Permitting Assistance Assist the Project Manager in the development and review of Limited Notices to Proceed (LNTPs), Early Works Agreements, and Owner contract exhibits
Perform 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
Help coordinate 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
Provide input on 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
As an Assistant Project Manager gains experience, they may take on broader responsibilities such as: 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 coordination, and permitting timelines across multiple projects
Leading internal teams and mentoring junior staff members
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 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
Strong organizational and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Smartsheet, Primavera P6, BlueBeam, or estimating software (e.g., HCSS Heavy Bid) is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support cross-functional coordination and external client interaction
Attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to follow through on project milestones
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. Basic industry knowledge on technical aspects, such as design, performance modeling, and construction, of utility scale solar power plants
Willingness to relocate to South Florida is preferred for effective team collaboration and career development.
JOB TITLE:
ASSISTANT 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr