Bernards

Job Summary:

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 Senior 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:

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

• CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Clearly understand all documents that make up the “Contract Documents” and enforce/manages the documents.

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

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

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

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

• QA/QC: 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.

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

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

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

• CLOSEOUT: Manage and oversee all closeout, including final submittals, punch list, as-builts, warranties, and final payments.

• ALL 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with team members, industry partners, and clients.
• Ability to efficiently manage time, workload, prioritize and maintain a sense of urgency.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters.
• High attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), P6 Scheduling and BIM.
• Strong negotiation skills with industry partners and clients.

Project Specific Requirements:

• Tenant Improvement Project Experience Required

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 in, 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 Recruiting@bernards.com.

Bernards

Job Summary:

Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in managing the construction project and act as a resource for the Superintendent in running the day-to-day field operations. This includes assisting in preconstruction phase activities such as constructability reviews, QA/QC reviews, value engineering, subcontract scoping, site logistics plan, and preconstruction schedule management. In addition, assist in managing and supervising construction phase activities such as project setup, safety management, subcontractor scope review, schedule management, field operations, trade production, subcontractor coordination, labor management, QA/QC management, timely procurement, staff management, risk management, document management, punch list management, and project closeout.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• PRECONSTRUCTION: Assist in the estimating / budgeting process. Assist in the creation of constructability reviews throughout the design process. Assist with QA/QC reviews to eliminate high-risk details. Assist in developing and managing the value engineering process. Assist in the preparation of preliminary schedules. Assist in scope reviews and evaluating appropriate subcontractor bid lists and proposals. Assist in developing site logistics plans.

• CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Clearly understand all documents that make up the “Contract Documents” and ensure that Contract Documents are promptly transmitted to all new subcontractors.

• INFORMATION ORGANIZATION: Ensure all documents are readily accessible and neatly organized.

• BIM/COORDINATION DRAWINGS: Assist with the execution of the BIM plan. Assist with ensuring the successful process of reviewing mechanical and electrical systems for compatibility with each other as well as other building components and space constraints. Assist with ensuring areas of conflict are identified and resolved prior to the commencement of construction. Assist with ensuring detailed notes and minutes are maintained to ensure continued momentum with the coordination process. Assist with ensuring errors are minimized in the coordination process so that the impacts from coring, x-raying, saw cutting or demolition of completed building elements do not occur or are mitigated.

• DIRECTORY/FILES/REPORTS: Ensure that all project documents, files, and reports are current, filed and distributed in accordance with our policy.

• QA/QC: Assist with the execution of the Bernards Quality Management Manual (QMM) outlining our quality policies, standards, and procedures. Assist with ensuring the project specific Quality Management Plan (QMP) is created and followed to establish the quality assurance systems and standards that will be utilized on the project. Assist with ensuring that mock-ups are constructed prior to the commencement of work in the field. Assist with ensuring that pre-installation meetings are conducted prior to any subcontractor mobilizing on-site. Assist with the execution of the Bernards Water Intrusion Prevention Plan (WIPP) and assist with enforcing the policies outlined.

• DOCUMENT CONTROL: Ensure that all document control procedures are being followed. Ensure a working set of drawings and specifications are established at the jobsite.

• SCHEDULING: Assist with the creation of the initial baseline schedule and updating of all subsequent schedules. Assist in the creation and distribution of the 3-week look-ahead schedules to all subcontractors on a weekly basis. Assist in the creation of any recovery / work-around schedules as required. Assist in any pull planning working sessions with subcontractors as the project needs dictate. Assist with ensuring that the project is not delayed, and if necessary, assist in the pursuit of contract time extension(s), including added and extended general conditions costs (as applicable).

• SUBMITTALS: At project start-up, review the list of all required submittals for compliance. Assist with ensuring that submittals are received, approved, and returned in a timely manner. Assist with ensuring the submittal log is updated. Assist with ensuring submittals are accurately reviewed for compliance with the Contract Documents. Assist with ensuring that submittal approvals are timely to avoid materials or equipment arriving late.

• PROCUREMENT LOG: Assist with ensuring the procurement log is developed at the beginning of the project and is very detailed and accurate. Assist with ensuring that this log is updated and maintained to eliminate project delays.

• REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Ensure that all RFIs are written for all appropriate questions on the project. Properly track RFIs through the log system.

• NON-RECOVERABLE SCOPE CHANGES/ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE: As presented to you, review non-recoverable scope changes with the Superintendent and Project Manager and assist in mitigating these costs. Assist in the review of the monthly subcontractor percentage completion with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and the Owner.
• FIELD MANAGEMENT: Assist with the overall field operations leadership. Assist with ensuring the jobsite is safe, secure, and work is progressing in compliance with all OSHA regulations. Assist with ensuring the subcontractor’s work is well coordinated in a productive sequence. Assist with ensuring the work is progressing with attention to detail and in compliance with all Contract Documents.

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Preferred Experience, Education and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• Over 5 years of construction industry experience managing projects within our market segments and of our typical project sizes from start-up to completion.

Project Specific Requirements:

• Multifamily project experience
• Projects ranging from $50M to $200M

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 in, Multifamily, Healthcare, K – 12/Higher Education, Government, Entertainment, Mixed-Use, 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
• Auto Allowance
• Gas Card
• 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.

Bernards

Job Summary:

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 Marketing Assistant, assists with the development, coordination, and production of outgoing submittals and deliverables in support of Marketing for the department and provide Business Development and project support services as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Prepare new hire welcome packet.
• Manage jobsite signage ordering process.
• Order jobsite banners
• Manage all promotional items, inventory, and distribution.
• Manage all clothing items, inventory, and distribution.
• Reservations for meeting place and time for prep sessions and rehearsals
• Assist marketing Coordinator to communicate logistics for rehearsals and presentations.
• Manage the invoicing and purchasing of all department supplies, services, and check requests.
• Manage accounts for all subscriptions and associations.
• Processing of all credit card statements
• Conference registrations and hotel reservations
• Travel reservations as requested.
• Event coordination for groundbreakings and jobsite events as requested.
• O&M manuals
• Department stationery management
• Assist with CRM updates and report printing.
• Temporary business cards
• Debrief meeting coordination.
• Emergency contact cards
• Social Media posting
• Employee promotion and new hire certificate printing

All other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Actively pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Marketing or closely related field preferred.

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 in, 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 Recruiting@bernards.com.

Bernards