Project Engineer, BESS Estimating

WHY MOSS?

Moss is a family-owned, multi-billion-dollar organization with a national presence and a culture rooted in honoring relationships. We offer a unique environment where the scale of our projects meets a “People Always” philosophy. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who want to take ownership of their careers, think beyond the status quo, and contribute to a culture of contagious energy that celebrates both professional excellence and genuine connection.

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 & BESS 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.

CULTURAL ALIGNMENT

• Honor Relationships: From the workforce to our business partners, we embrace the power of authentic connections to create something truly extraordinary. We don’t just value relationships; we honor them.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Embrace opportunities, innovate, and overcome challenges. At Moss, each member of the company has the power to think beyond; bringing to the organization ideas, changes, and processes that make our tasks more effective.
• Contagious Energy: Work hard, be nice, have fun! There’s a team of people who care about your day, who want to see you succeed, who will empower you and fill you with our contagious energy.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safety considerations are built into project estimates, logistics, and site visits
• Perform accurate, detailed quantity takeoffs and verify consistency with drawings and bid strategy
• Perform document reviews to understand plans, specifications, and the scope of work
• Draft RFIs; ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with supervisors
• Maintain organization of project documents
• Capture meeting minutes, action items, and distribute within 24 hours of meetings
• Compile estimates, summaries, qualifications, and assumptions in line with templates and standards
• Leverage historical databases to perform price analyses and comparisons
• Collaborate with leads on identifying pricing trends, cost variances, and validate estimate assumptions. Assemble addenda, project summaries, storyboards, and backup information for bid deliverables
• Support memo and basis of bid preparation by collecting and organizing relevant inputs
• Ensure the established bid and bid review process is followed
• Prepare and distribute pre-reads 24 hours prior to meetings
• Send pricing requests to vendors and subcontractors promptly after kickoff
• Assign and track due dates for vendor/sub responses; escalate delays as needed
• Support pricing review (leveling, checklist compliance, identifying gaps)
• Collect and analyze vendor/sub data to support accurate scope coverage and redce risk
• Collaborate with Leads and Managers to align on bid philosophy and strategy
• Engage with vendors/subs professionally, maintaining accurate contact data and NDAs
• Participate actively in kickoff meetings, site visits, weekly check-ins, and review sessions
• Support effective team communication by issuing recaps, logs, and status updates

Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Basic understanding of estimating processes, construction drawings, safety, and quality standards
• Understands assigned tasks, how they support estimate development, and when to escalate issues
• Basic understanding of scope budgets and vendor/sub pricing inputs
• Knowledge of standard Estimating tools
• Drafts clear RFIs, meeting notes, and summaries
• Performs accurate takeoffs and data entry in estimating tools
• Identifies data gaps and escalates potential risks quickly
• Builds working relationships with vendors, subs, and internal peers
• Completes deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail; seeks clarification when needed
• Demonstrate a learning mindset; seek feedback and incorporate guidance
• Adjusts to schedule changes, addenda, or evolving project requirements
• Open to coaching; adopts learning from Leads and Managers
• Troubleshoots document or data inconsistencies with support, escalating appropriately
• Bachelor's degree, graduate to 3 years' experience in estimating or project management roles (internships included)

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