Senior Project Manager (Special Projects)

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 [email protected].

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