Sr Facilities Manager / Asset 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 Asset Manager will be to work with a set of Bernhard customers to review energy usage and strategies in order to implement the best practices. This will include directly managing the O & M of the CEP for the campus and working with and mentoring the owner’s staff on the O & M and energy usage of various facilities as part of a greater campus effort. Specific responsibilities include:

• Seeks to maximize financial returns on the organization's real estate assets.
• Analyzes individual property's income and expenses and makes data driven decisions related to leasing or purchasing, financing, and capital improvements.
• Performs due diligence in advance of property acquisition.
• Visits properties, meets with tenants, and oversees work of property managers or maintenance staff.
• Reviewing of energy usage on a daily basis for the facility and to provide guidance, best practices, and modifications of current operations.
• Mentoring the owner on energy strategies.
• Managing the Central Energy Plant Operation and Maintenance including subcontractors, operators, and internal service providers.
• Managing the Maintenance Reserve Accounts for the CEP.
• Working with the operators to ensure the plant operates efficiently.
• Performing on-going training of the Plant Operators.
• Developing and maintaining the Plant Operating Manual.
• Assisting the Bernhard EPC team with the coordination of engineering, procurement and construction activities with OMC operations.
• Coordinating on-site troubleshooting and diagnostic efforts with remote support services team.

This position is Full Time, Exempt, and reports to Senior Vice President – Services.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• 10 years of management experience in a central plant or facility required.
• 4 year Mechanical Engineering degree (ABET Accredited Program).
• 3-4 years of experience in mechanical construction with a large mechanical subcontractor or MEP design consultant.
• Well versed in building codes and associated standards.
• EIT registration required while working towards PE.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• 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.

Preferred Education, Experience and Qualifications

• PE preferred

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
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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)

Location: Columbia,South Carolina,29201,United States, Columbia, SC 29201

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience managing a facility with a Central Energy Plant?

Work Location: In person