Vice President of Commercial Construction

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.

Location(s)

LA - Metairie - Office | Metairie, LA 70001, USA

TX - Dallas- Office | Coppell, TX 75019, USA

IL - Chicago - Proj | Chicago, IL 60602, USA

NC - Charlotte - Office | Charlotte, NC 28217, USA

TX - Houston - Office | Houston, TX 77024, USA

FL - Orlando - Office | Orlando, FL 32810, USA

AR - Little Rock - Office | Little Rock, AR 72202, USA

AZ - Tucson - Office | Tucson, AZ 85712, USA

TN - Nashville - Office | Nashville, TN 37217, USA

Atlanta | Atlanta, GA, USA

Remote | Remote | United States

Purpose and Essential Duties

The Vice President of Commercial Construction is responsible for representing the company’s corporate commitment to brand consistency by providing the Executive Vice President with In-Progress performance reports of assigned projects and provide project teams with strategic planning, administrative processes, financial oversight, issue avoidance & mitigation, schedule adherence, QA/QC, and installation techniques.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Build relationships within the organization by providing a communication conduit between the organization’s Operating Companies and the corporate support departments.
• Operate and promote the company's core values and lead by example.
• Participates/works with departments through effective communication to ensure goals and synergy is maintained throughout the organization.
• Conduct job site visits as needed to provide support, observe and report the progress of the installation quality of the product, compliance to the contract and financial position. Works with the project teams to identify and mitigate any risks.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a company quality control program, company standards, procedures, codes, contract documents, etc. required to perform assigned work.
• Introduce, interact, train and encourage project teams with the implementation of corporate operational processes.
• Work with new hires to embody corporate culture and company work ethic.
• Has regular meetings with the Client to ensure performance satisfaction of Bernhard and the project team(s).
• Builds effective teams to deliver on our commitments for all projects. Works with other Vice Presidents on resource planning and placement of employees.
• Provides and can discuss detail of consolidated financial projections on the projects.
• Maintain healthy working relationship between various Company departments.
• Manage project financials and overall project health.
• Encourage positive Company culture and team ethics.

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Executive Vice President of Integrated Solutions - Delivery.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience managing project in excess of $50MM.
• Experience with energy commercial construction projects with an emphasis on MEPF and Renewable Energy infrastructure in the Higher Education and Medical Markets.
• Strong accounting background with P&L experience.
• Heavy MEP knowledge is desired.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Not applicable.

Travel Requirements

• 0-5% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Quiet environment.
• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.

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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that diverse candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bernhard, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.