Construction Manager - Bernhard LLC

About Us:

At Bernhard, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At Bernhard, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

 

Overview:

*THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH TO LOS ANGELES, CA*

 

 

Purpose and Essential Duties

The Construction Manager is responsible to provide complete project field leadership and direction for day-to-day operations of the assigned project(s),in partnership with the Project Manager. The Construction Manager also ensures project success by fully coordinating all vendors and Subcontractors to install their scopes of work in full accordance with the Contract Documents and Project Schedule. Overall job site safety, logistics, cleanliness, and professionalism are directly responsible to the Construction Manager.

 

 

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include:

• Champion of project safety. Primary responsible individual for maintaining a safe and secure work environment through implementing the Site-Specific Safety Plan, leading project safety meetings, managing job site logistics and conditions, and acting as the point of contact for job site incident investigations.
• Responsible for creation, maintenance, and accurate reporting of the Project Schedule. Perform updates as needed for the project, monitor logic relationship integrity, develop, and implement recovery plans as needed, and lead the project pull planning efforts to support the overall schedule.
• Responsible for coordination of all site construction activities for the project as required to successfully execute the project schedule and Construction Documents. This includes actively managing and mitigating project constraints, overseeing the Site Quality Assurance Plan, supervising all trade partners’ activity and Contract compliance, while being responsible for compliance to the Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Manages the scheduling of, and attends as necessary, site inspections of work with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), third party inspectors, and/or clients.
• Ensure coordination of installation between trades and driving trade partner progress in accordance with the Project Schedule.
• Provide key field leadership and responsibility for planning and all trades and help develop and support the construction schedule.
• Daily project requirement includes but not limited to: attend jobsites meetings, schedule deliveries, perform project site documentation, coordinate job progress, assist management with inspections, support the review of vendor/sub invoices, status reports
• Closely work with Inter-Company field leadership to drive efficiencies and best practices are being followed for an optimal outcome for Bernhard.
• Monitors and authors Daily Reports for accuracy and compliance with Contracts and the Project Schedule.
• Drives processing and review of submittals to ensure timely procurement of materials to the jobsite.
• Manages the implementation of the Project Quality Assurance plan, ensuring all preparatory meetings are held and documents, installed conditions are in accordance with the plan and all Contract Documents, ensuring adherence to the Site Logistics plan, and ensuring all deficiencies are resolved timely.
• Attends project update meetings with Project Management and Leadership to review and communicate overall project health and progress.
• Support in measuring the project’s progress and report on it.
• Is engaged with the status and projected outcome of all Energy Savings targets for the project and works closely with the M&V and Engineering teams to ensure the construction progress and schedule remains in alignment with the expected energy outcome(s).
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements and all required permits have been secured and the work is in compliance. Manages the timely closeout of those permits.
• Help the site team in documenting existing site conditions and interface with the facility operators regarding site issues.
• Work with project team to ensure start-up and commissioning activities are implemented in accordance with company and project requirements.
• Promote and maintain the company culture by representing the team and company in the office and field to all stakeholders.

 

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Project Manager/Project Executive

 

Qualifications:

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in LARGE ($10M+) commercial construction (higher education, healthcare.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience with pull planning and Last Planner System.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Primavera).
• Team Player.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of scope of work when necessary.
• Detail oriented and willing to tackle various, ongoing workflows in a demanding environment.
• Can manage complex situations that may include ambiguity and conflict resolution.
• Manages outcomes by being resourceful and maintaining focus on safety, financial performance, and client expectations.
• Ability to multitask and willing to perform additional duties as 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.
• Climbing stairs.
• 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.

Pay Range:USD $87,500.00 - USD $116,800.00 /Yr.EEO Statement:

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.