Senior Project Manager - Mechanical/Plumbing Commercial Construction Projects

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 Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project and is responsible for managing the project costs, field labor, sub-contractors, and a safe on-time completion that is under budget.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for managing the installation of HVAC, Plumbing, and Medical Gas that meet code requirements, budget, and on time installation
• Evaluates estimate and set up job costing system with labor, material and subcontract cost codes.
• Negotiates and prepares vendor and subcontractor purchase orders and evaluate submittals to reflect contract drawing and specifications.
• Conducts 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.
• Builds and maintains strong customer relations with general contractor, sub-contractors, vendors, and internal customers.
• Evaluates and develops field personnel including workers, foreman, and superintendent.
• Maintains 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 Project Executive.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Applicable field work experience in HVAC and Plumbing.
• Minimum 10 years verifiable Project Management experience working for a mechanical subcontractor in the areas of commercial HVAC and Plumbing.
• Must have verifiable experience in LARGE (Lg. = $5+Mill) heavy Commercial Construction. 
• 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.

Travel Requirements

• 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.
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and/or poles.
• Climbing stairs.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and/or wind.
• Noisy environment.
• Quiet environment.
• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds.

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 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.

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