Project Manager

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 delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Purpose and Essential Duties:

The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to oversee all aspects of the project and be responsible for managing the project costs, field labor, subcontractors/vendors, and delivering a quality, safe and on-time project, under budget, exceeding customer’s expectations. First Line ownership/accountability/responsibility of the project(s) with no excuses. Maintain and act in accordance with the company’s core values and lead by example. Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for managing the installation of HVAC and Plumbing that meet code requirements, budget, and on-time installation.
• Evaluate estimate and set up 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 general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and internal customers.
• Evaluate and develop field personnel including workers, foreman, and superintendent.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment through maintaining safety meetings, incident investigations, and employee involvement.

This Position is Full Time/Exempt, and reports to the Business Unit Manager.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• 4 Yr Degree in Construction Management OR applicable fieldwork experience in commercial HVAC & Plumbing.
• Minimum 5 yrs verifiable Project Management experience working for a mechanical subcontractor in the areas of commercial HVAC and Plumbing.
• Must have verifiable experience in working on various commercial building projects $5M to $10M.
• Effective 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 scope of work when necessary.

Travel Requirements:

• >10%

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participate 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.

To staffing/placement agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and placement agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to an employee of Bernhard LLC or its operating companies) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Bernhard, LLC (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with a requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of the Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

If you are an agency and would like to be considered for partnership with Bernhard, LLC please send your company’s information to agency@bernhard.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)