About Us:
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.
Overview:
The Service Manager is responsible for all field labor, materials, profit, loss, project performance, and safety as well as managing all field labor, subcontractors, and vendors in collaboration with the Services business unit.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include:
- Meet or exceed all financial expectations, budgets and goals, monitoring pricing, and reviewing cost data with Business Unit Manager.
- Monitor and maintain cash position of business unit. Resolve dollar disputes between estimates and the company's actual cost.
- Build and sustain customer relationships to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
- Manage dispatch procedures and effective communications with field staff resources.
- Management of all field labor with the business unit including development of service teams and roles and responsibilities.
- Coordination with Business Unit Manager regarding: hiring and termination of all technicians, conducting performance reviews, recommending salary changes, resolving personnel issues, and the development of talent within the business unit.
- Initiate technician labor productivity improvements in partnership with the Field Supervisor(s) to ensure the quality of work to the company's standards and project requirements.
- Estimation of service repair and replacement projects.
- Promote and accountable for all aspects of Safety and Risk Management, including ensuring proper oversight of the Notice to Proceed, Signed Contracts, Contract Change Orders, Certificate of Insurance and Bonds.
- Assist Field Supervisor in regulating quality control on Service jobs.
- Ensure that employee morale and retention are kept at a high level.
- Maintain inventory and tool procurement for all service vehicles.
- Maintain continuing education program for Service field personnel.
- Perform Services' orientation for new hires.
- Conduct project kick-off meetings to coordinate small jobs with Management.
- Coordinate subs and vendors as related to Service jobs.
- Assist in the development of software and technology tools (Estimation and hand-held devices).
- Participate in staff meetings with Business Unit Manager, addressing management issues as well as training, safety and productivity improvements.
This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Business Unit Manager.
Qualifications:
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in the service business.
- NFPA 70 certification.
- Organized and self-motivated, with the ability to lead a team of technicians.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
- Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline.
Travel Requirements
- 20% of time will be spent traveling to job site/office location.
Physical/Work Environment Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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.
