Senior Project Manager

Bernards is seeking new, dynamic Employee-Owners who are committed to the overall Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Bernards to help build A Better Experience. Our ideal Project Manager candidate will manage all aspects of assigned project(s) from preconstruction through closeout. This includes preconstruction phase activities such as constructability reviews, value engineering, estimating, budget control, prime contract negotiation, and preconstruction schedule management. In addition, manage construction phase activities such as overall leadership, staff management, client management, project setup, risk management, document management, subcontractor buyout, schedule management, QA/QC management, change management, submittal, and RFI management, financial reporting, and project closeout.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Assist in the estimating/budgeting process, perform constructability reviews, help develop and manage the value engineering process, and assist in the preparation of preliminary schedules and prime contract reviews.

DOCUMENTS: Clearly understand all documents that comprise the "Contract Documents” and enforce/manage the documents.

AGREEMENTS: Prepare and ensure that scope descriptions are complete, well-coordinated, and issued timely.

SAFETY: Ensure that the project site is safe, that the Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is implemented comprehensively, and that all Bernards safety procedures are followed.

MANAGEMENT: Manage all project financial reporting processes, including overseeing all budgets, contracts, invoices, payment applications, and change order requests.

MANAGEMENT: Identify areas of risk and plans to address them. Ensure proper insurance is in place and that the project fully complies with all Bernards risk management policies.

Manage the Bernards Quality Management Manual (QMM) outlining quality policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring the project meets or exceeds the quality standards of our clients.

Create and update the project schedule collaboratively with the Superintendent(s) to develop accurate and detailed project schedules.

CONTROL: Ensure that all document control procedures are being followed.

As applicable to the project requirements, create monthly reports for financial status, project status, schedule status, client reporting, etc.

Manage and oversee all closeouts, including final submittals, punch lists, as-builts, warranties, and final payments.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Skills:

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.

Over 10 years of construction industry experience managing projects within our market segments and of our typical project sizes from start-up to completion.

Experience over-seeing DSA or Multi-Family Projects is a big plus!

Experience ranging from $50M – $70M.

Written and verbal communication skills.

To build relationships with team members, industry partners, and clients.

To efficiently manage time, and workload, prioritize, and maintain a sense of urgency.

To handle sensitive, confidential matters.

Attention to detail.

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), P6 Scheduling, and BIM.

Negotiation skills with industry partners and clients.

About Bernards

Established in 1974, Bernards is a growth-oriented Employee-Owned multidisciplinary commercial builder and construction management company delivering technical expertise and outstanding construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies for projects ranging in size from $5 million to over $500 million. The most significant disciplines in which Bernards projects are focused are healthcare, K – 12/Higher Education, Government, Entertainment, Mixed-Use, Residential, and Retail, and more.

Aligning with our mission of building a better experience for our customers, industry partners, and Employee-Owners, Bernards continuously builds its premier contractor status by exhibiting core values of mutual respect, integrity, serving others, and continuous improvement, daily.

As an Employee-Owner, you’ll experience competitive pay and enjoy comprehensive benefits that include:

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

Stock Interest in the Employee Ownership Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Open Personal Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

Bernards is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attain and retain, top diversified talent in the construction industry. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

For candidates that need reasonable accommodations during the application process, or to perform essential functions of this role, please contact .