Project Manager II Engineering

Company: Bernhard LLC
Location: Trenton
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: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 the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.Purpose and Essential DutiesThe Project Manager II manages and is responsible for the entire life cycle of an engineering project from inception to closure, which includes large controls installation projects in addition to traditional controls design and retro-commissioning engineering-focused projects. Also ensures that the project is delivered efficiently and effectively in accordance with the budget, schedule, and while exceeding the client's expectations.Specific responsibilities include:

• Manages the full engineering project lifecycle, from initial project planning phases through the completion of construction.
• Meets with clients, architects, engineers, and other design personnel to establish project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinates project resources and tracks project progress against established timelines and schedules.
• Ensures work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Acts as a liaison between the client and project team members regarding changes or problems.
• Select, negotiate, and coordinate the work of vendors, contractors, or sub-contractors.
• Responsible for resource management and delivery scheduling tasks in support of assigned projects.
• Track project progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators and prepares and delivers reports to management.
• Participate in business development activities through response to Request For Qualifications (RFQ), Request For Proposal (RFP), and participation in project interview presentations.
• Work with the client (internal or external) to define the project scope, schedule, deliverables, risks and expectations that are considered to deliver a successful project.
• Develop a proposal to document the project scope, schedule, deliverables, measures of success and associated fees.
• Develop an internal Work Plan to define revenue, hours budget, internal cost budget, travel budget, sub-consultant budget and estimate reimbursable amounts.
• Ensure the revenue and budget estimates are entered into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to accurately reflect the execution of the project.
• Work with Leadership to ensure the project is correctly resourced per the established budgets and schedule.
• Schedule the project tasks and resources to ensure the schedule is met within the budget constraints established.
• Establish a project Kick Off meeting and ensure all team members are communicated with effectively throughout the course of the project.
• Manage team members and sub-consultants to ensure project objectives are met.
• Continuously track and report project execution against budget in terms of schedule adherence, deliverables, cost and revenue.
• Manage the client expectations and ensure regular updates are effectively communicated throughout the duration of the project.
• Ensure the project is closed out when appropriate and all commercial aspects are completed.
• Participates in relevant organizations for networking and professional development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Lead and direct the work of other employees. Supervision is often provided through one or more subordinate supervisors or managers.
• Has full authority for personnel decisions and contributes to departmental budgeting, planning, and procedural change.This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Director of Project Management.Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
  • 3-5 years of project management experience managing integrated project teams in one of the following sectors: Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, or Energy.
  • Experience in leading and managing a team of technical staff.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
  • Experience managing projects with annual revenue greater than $1M.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with team and clients.
  • Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.
  • Strong project management and scheduling skills.Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
    • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
    • Experience in an engineering design discipline, construction sector, facilities management, and/or energy sector.
    • The Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationTravel Requirements
      • Depending on project need and location, estimated to be around 25-50% of regular work schedule.
      • Long periods of sitting or standing at a desk in front of a computer in the office environment. The office environment is usually quiet.
      • Ability to walk, climb and crawl on a project construction site.
      • Exposure to inclement weather.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that diverse candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bernhard, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.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.To staffing/placement agencies: -We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and placement agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to an employee of Bernhard LLC or its operating companies) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Bernhard, LLC ("Company") and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with a requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of the Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such a candidate is hired.If you are an agency and would like to be considered for partnership with Bernhard, LLC please send your company's information to - agency@bernhard.com .Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)
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