Solar Early Stage Assistant Project Manager

Moss is hiring a Solar Early Stage Assistant Project Manager in Cypress, FL. The role involves managing preconstruction efforts, building client relationships, overseeing a project engineering team, and coordinating with various departments. Responsibilities include client communication, contract negotiation, team mentorship, project performance monitoring, and facilitating project reviews. The position requires strong leadership and collaboration to ensure project objectives are met.
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Solar Assistant Project Manager, Early-Stage works with Owners, Engineers, Vendors and internal departments, such as Legal, Risk, Finance, Operations, Business Development, Estimating, Engineering Management, Procurement, and Self Perform to manage project preconstruction efforts following project award. The Assistant Project Manager is accountable for leading client relationships on the projects and overseeing a Project Engineering team responsible for managing project preconstruction activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with clients to understand their goals, objectives, and project requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the preconstruction phase, addressing concerns, providing regular project updates, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Proactively engage with clients to discuss contract terms, scope changes, and any potential modifications to project deliverables
• Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for additional services and deliver added value to enhance the overall project experience
• Lead and manage a project management team responsible for overseeing day-to-day project preconstruction activities
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to the project management team, fostering professional development and encouraging a culture of excellence
• Monitor individual and team performance, provide constructive feedback, and implement strategies and processes for continuous improvement
• Oversee and guide the project management team in the execution of preconstruction activities, including schedule development, change management, budget tracking, and design kickoff and coordination
• Perform cash flow analysis while considering construction schedule, material deposits, early works, and general conditions
• Facilitate owner coordination efforts, establish effective communication between stakeholders to ensure project objectives are aligned
• Manage site due diligence activities, working closely with the team to address potential challenges and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with Engineering on deliverables, document review, Drawing Log, geotechnical / testing requirements for Due Diligence, Owner coordination meetings, etc. to ensure schedule, budget and contract requirements are met
• Lead permitting process during preconstruction while coordinating with Engineering and Operations; hand off permitting to Operations Project Management once project team is assigned
• Manage Preconstruction RFI Log until Owner EPC Agreement is finalized; hand off RFI process to Operations Project Management once preconstruction is complete
• Lead procurement coordination efforts, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure timely acquisition of necessary resources and materials
• Review and negotiate contracts, including Owner Limited Notices to Proceed (LNTPs), ensuring terms and conditions are favorable and align with project goals
• Effectively communicate project status, updates, and risks to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Lead regular project review meetings, facilitating transparent discussions on project progress, challenges, and potential solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes and maintain a high level of client satisfaction
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, technical 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 computer skills, including familiarity with construction project management applications
• 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: SOLAR ASSISTAN PROJECT MANAGER – EARLY STAGE

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF EARLY STAGE

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