Project Manager

*This position can support remote candidates*
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.
Purpose and Essential Duties
The Project Manager shall be responsible for an entire life cycle of a project from inception through to closure. The Project Manager shall ensure that the project is delivered efficiently and effectively in accordance with agreed budget, schedule, quality and exceed the client's expectations.
Specific responsibilities include:

• Participate in business development activities through response to Request For Qualifications (RFQ), Request For Proposal (RFP) and participation in project interview presentations.
• Work with the client (internal or external) to define the project scope, schedule, deliverables, risks and expectations that are considered to deliver a successful project.
• Develop a proposal to document the project scope, schedule, deliverables, measures of success and associated fee.
• Develop an internal Work Plan to define revenue, hours budget, internal cost budget, travel budget, sub consultant budget and estimate reimbursable amounts.
• Ensure the revenue and budget estimates are entered in to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to accurately reflect the execution of the project.
• Work with Leadership to ensure the project is correctly resourced per the established budgets and schedule.
• Schedule the project tasks and resources to ensure the agreed upon schedule is met within the budget constraints established.
• Establish a project Kick Off meeting and ensure all team members are communicated to effectively throughout the course of the project.
• Manage team members and sub-consultants to ensure project objectives are met.
• Continuously track and report project execution against budget in terms of schedule adherence, deliverables, cost and revenue.
• Where appropriate, technically direct/execute aspects of the project.
• Manage the client expectations and ensure regular updates are effectively communicated throughout the duration of the project.
• Ensure the project is closed out when appropriate and all commercial aspects are completed.
• Participates in relevant organizations for networking and professional development.

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Executive Vice President.
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 5+ Years of experience in one of the following sectors: Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, or Energy.
• Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in a Technical discipline, Engineering degree, Construction Management or related field.
• Demonstrated experience to lead and manage a team of technical staff.
• Demonstrated experience with strong analytical, organizational and planning skills.
• 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

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Preferred experience in controls discipline.
• Preferred experience in the construction sector.
• Preferred experience in facilities management.
• The Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification.
• Preferred experience in the energy sector.
• Has successfully completed Bernhard Project Management training if an internal candidate.

Travel Requirements

• 25-50% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

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.
• Shall require the ability to walk, climb and crawl on a project construction site on occasions.
• On occasions shall be exposed to inclement weather.

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.
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.
The base salary range for this position is $83,000-$112,000 per year however base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, Bernhard offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage; life, accident and disability insurances; and a 401(k) plan
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 a 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 toagency@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)