About Us

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

The Senior Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the project and is responsible for managing the project costs, field labor, and subcontractors, while also ensuring a safe on-time completion that is under budget.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for managing the installation of HVAC, Plumbing, and Medical Gas that meet code requirements, budget, and on-time installation.
• Maintain full working knowledge of working safely in an occupied hospital or other healthcare facilities including infection control.
• Evaluate estimates and set up the job costing system with labor, material, and subcontract cost codes.
• Negotiate and prepare vendor and subcontractor purchase orders and evaluate submittals to reflect contract drawings and specifications.
• Conduct monthly reports and cost reviews to catch deviations from a plan or schedule early and keep all participants and stakeholders informed in order to bring the job in on time and under budget.
• Build and maintain strong customer relations with the general contractor, subcontractors, vendors, and internal customers.
• Evaluate and develop field personnel including workers, foreman, and superintendent.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment through safety meetings, incident investigations, and employee involvement.

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to Business Unit Manager and Operations Manager.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10 years of Project Management experience working for a mechanical subcontractor in the areas of commercial HVAC and Plumbing.
• Extensive experience in large ($5 M) heavy commercial construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Travel Requirements

• Depending on project need and location, estimated to be around 30-65% of the regular work schedule per month.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Long periods of sitting or standing at a desk in front of a computer in the office environment. The office environment is usually quiet.
• On-site at the project and/or in active Mechanical/Equipment rooms. The site and Mechanical/Equipment room are usually loud. Entry requires personal protective gear including a hard hat, eye and ear protection.
• Ability to walk, climb and crawl on a project construction site. Exposed to elevated interior space temperatures in Mechanical/Equipment rooms.
• Exposed to inclement weather.

Pay Range

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.