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Bernhard

Fault detection, analytics, dashboards for buildings

Vice President, Integrated Solutions Delivery Projects

Full-TimeDeadline 7/24/27
$200k - $250k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Philadelphia, PA, USA
HybridTravel to job sites or office locations is required 50% of the time.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 15 years of experience managing complex capital projects in sectors such as energy infrastructure, healthcare, higher education, industrial, or large-scale commercial construction.
  • Experience successfully leading projects valued at $50 million or more across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary partners, and transitioning projects from Development to Delivery while validating commercial assumptions and aligning execution plans with contractual requirements.
  • Strong record of integrating Engineering, MEP systems, controls, commissioning, utility infrastructure, and building systems into cohesive execution strategies.
  • Experience in budgeting, cost control, forecasting, contingency planning, cash management, and margin delivery, including validating commercial assumptions and aligning financial and execution plans.
  • A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field is required.
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire, influence, and hold teams accountable in a fast-paced, high-stakes delivery environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills, with ability to maintain strong client relationships and internal alignment.
  • Skill in problem solving, risk mitigation, and proactive decision-making, especially under schedule or commercial pressure.
  • Ability to lead integrated project teams and coordinate Engineering, M&V, Legal, SCM, Safety, Project Controls, and field teams toward shared outcomes.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing conditions, and navigate ambiguity while maintaining direction.
  • Ability to climb stairs, remain stationary while standing or sitting for prolonged periods, perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions, move objects up to 20 pounds, and move between worksites.
  • Ability to travel to job sites or office locations 50% of the time.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the accountable project leader, ensuring Safety, Energy Savings, Client Experience, and Shareholder Outcomes guide planning, execution, decision-making, and performance measurement.
  • Establish a project culture rooted in safety, collaboration, transparency, and operational discipline.
  • Create and own the Project Execution Plan, integrating scope, schedule, phasing, risk mitigation, commissioning strategy, and functional support plans with project objectives.
  • Transition projects from Development to Delivery by validating commercial assumptions, technical requirements, energy-savings pathways, and execution readiness.
  • Direct the project team's day-to-day work to ensure adherence to schedule, cost, design intent, and performance requirements, adjusting plans to maintain predictable outcomes.
  • Ensure implementation of the safety program across contractors, field personnel, and work fronts.
  • Oversee planning and execution of critical lifts, shutdowns, tie-ins, commissioning activities, and Line-of-Fire work, ensuring scopes are engineered, documented, rehearsed, and supervised.
  • Ensure Energy Conservation Measures are engineered, procured, sequenced, installed, and commissioned in line with guaranteed energy-savings targets.
  • Partner with M&V and Engineering to track energy performance throughout design and construction and resolve scope, performance, or system-integration issues.
  • Serve as the primary client executive and maintain responsive communication and relationships with client leadership, facility operations teams, AHJs, and community stakeholders.
  • Own the project financial plan, including budget development, setup, cost management, forecasting, margin delivery, contingency stewardship, and commercial performance.
  • Ensure disciplined project controls, timely billing, cash management, revenue recognition, and change-order management; identify financial risks and mitigate them to protect margin and schedule.
  • Coordinate and hold ENFRA functions accountable for timely, complete deliverables aligned with project objectives.
  • Engage Direct Construction Services teams and subcontractors to ensure installation quality, readiness, and predictable execution.
  • Lead project-level contract negotiations, clarifications, and amendments with Pre-Construction, Legal, and SCM; manage commercial exposures, claims, and disputes, escalating issues to the SVP as appropriate.
  • Maintain the project risk register and ensure systematic mitigation of critical risks.
  • Directly lead Project Executives, Directors of Construction, Project Managers, and Construction Managers, clarifying roles, expectations, and performance standards.
  • Recruit, hire, develop, and evaluate project team members in coordination with the SVP and HR.
  • Lead project reviews, forecasting cycles, safety reviews, commissioning-readiness reviews, and schedule-risk assessments.
  • Provide the SVP with reporting on cost, schedule, energy performance, risks, procurement, staffing, and cash position.
  • Ensure QA/QC processes are followed, deficiencies are resolved promptly, and client turnover is completed effectively.
  • Complete construction, commissioning, documentation, training, and turnover closeout on time.
  • Confirm systems operate as designed, Energy Conservation Measures meet performance expectations, and clients have confidence in long-term operations.
  • Support M&V teams in validating post-construction performance metrics.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional certifications such as P.E., PMP, LEED AP, CM-Lean, or equivalent are beneficial.
  • Build strategic relationships and negotiate with a give-and-take approach that considers stakeholders' perspectives.
  • Mentor employees, develop team members' capabilities, and provide stretch assignments to support career development.
  • Set ambitious but achievable project goals, identify opportunities to exceed performance targets, and take on new challenges.

About the company

BuildingFit is a Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD), analytics and visualization platform for buildings. It ingests large amounts of data from sources like building automation systems (BAS) and smart IoT devices to generate actionable insights. Its core product provides analytics, key performance indicators (KPIs), automated reports, and interactive dashboards to help operators prioritize daily tasks, minimize energy waste, and cut costs, while improving energy efficiency, reliability, comfort, and safety. Unlike systems that only present data, BuildingFit combines data integration with fault detection and ongoing analytics to turn raw measurements into prioritized actions. The goal is to make commercial and institutional buildings more energy-efficient, reliable, comfortable, and safe by enabling data-driven operations and cost savings.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • August 31, 2026 Revenew acquisition expands Bernhard into contract compliance and profit recovery.
  • January 20, 2026 Rochester Regional Health deal added $143.8 million of long-duration EaaS revenue.
  • August 2026 closes on New Mexico Gas and Bowman signal aggressive platform expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Bowman’s August 2026 acquisition triggered shareholder investigations over price and process.
  • Cleco and New Mexico Gas need regulatory approvals; utility closings routinely slip for quarters.
  • A capital-market freeze would choke Bernhard’s acquisition-driven utility roll-up and strangle growth.

What makes Bernhard unique

  • May 2025 ENFRA rebrand sharpened Bernhard’s vertically integrated Energy-as-a-Service model.
  • Bernhard combines development, financing, construction, operations, and asset management under one contract.
  • Healthcare clients like Adventist and Rochester buy guaranteed savings, resilience, and emissions cuts.

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Company News

ROI-NJ
Apr 23rd, 2024
Why National Solar Ceo Says New Jersey Does It Right

Bernhard’s Tinsley says policies, spirit of cooperation and governor’s support make N.J. ideal spot for his Energy-as-a-Service solar modelBernhard’s Ed Tinsley brings the Southern style and charm you’d expect from a CEO who works out of Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s a personality that has helped him quickly embrace John Calipari, the formerly hated Kentucky men’s basketball coach who is now viewed as a savior for the state’s flagship university.He’s always looking to support a winning play.It’s why, when it comes to the solar business, Tinsley said he is all-in on New Jersey and the Northeast.Tinsley said as much following the announcement last week that Bernhard will partner with Hackensack Meridian Health on a 30-year, $134 million Energy-as-a-Service project that will put 50,000 solar panels on the system’s 18 hospitals, making HMH the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit health care provider in the country.“I love New Jersey,” he said. “Gov. (Phil) Murphy’s policies changed the game for us here.”The game is having Corporate America be a leader in the use of renewable energy. And, while that seems easy — “All you need are building tops and sunlight,” Tinsley said — Tinsley acknowledges there are challenges.###New Jersey is making it easier for Bernhard to overcome them, Tinsley said

PR Newswire
Apr 19th, 2024
Bernhard And Hackensack Meridian Health Forge A Transformative 30-Year Energy Partnership, Hmh Hospitals To Be Largest Renewable Energy Not-For-Profit Healthcare Provider In The United States

NEW ORLEANS and EDISON, N.J., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard, one of America's largest privately-owned infrastructure firms, announced a groundbreaking 30-year Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), New Jersey's largest health network.Hackensack Meridian Health, a healthcare powerhouse operating 18 hospitals across eight counties, with nearly 4,000 licensed beds and a workforce of approximately 35,000 employees and 6,500 physicians, is set to own the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit healthcare provider in the U.S., thanks to this pioneering collaboration. Nearly 98 percent of the project scope is solar and battery storage, including 50,000 solar panels manufactured in the USA.The 30-year agreement encompasses $134 million in infrastructure improvements, a 10 percent reduction in carbon emissions, a 25 percent decrease in purchased electricity, and 33 percent guaranteed energy savings. This project solidifies Hackensack Meridian Health's dedication to remaining the largest, most comprehensive, and truly integrated healthcare network in New Jersey, offering innovative research, life-enhancing care, and a complete range of medical services."This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable healthcare practices and underscores Hackensack Meridian Health's unwavering commitment to energy resilience and environmental sustainability," said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.Bernhard, with more than 100 years of energy and infrastructure project experience, stands as the largest turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solutions provider in North America. The company combines development, financing, design, construction, and operations to offer comprehensive solutions that reduce energy use, risk, and cost for clients across various sectors, including healthcare, higher education, commercial, and specialty markets."Bernhard is proud to embark on this transformative journey with Hackensack Meridian Health, utilizing our expertise to deliver a turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solution that will not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability," stated Bernhard CEO Ed Tinsley.Hackensack Meridian Health is already a leader in sustainability, an effort that began more than a decade ago. Four of its hospitals were the first in the country to earn the Joint Commission's Sustainable Healthcare Certification earlier this year

ROI-NJ
Apr 19th, 2024
Why Hmh’S Big Move On Solar Could Be (And Should Be) Beginning Of Big Push In New Jersey

Health System’s 50K panel project, which comes with significant savings to the bottom line, could be model for others — in all sectorsThe numbers surrounding Hackensack Meridian Health’s transformative renewable energy partnership that it announced with Bernhard on Friday morning are incredible.Consider this about the 30-year Energy-as-a-Service project:The $134 million project (much of which will be paid by state and federal programs) will be the largest solar and battery storage system of any health provider in the U.S.;The initiative comes with a promised 10% reduction in carbon emissions, 25% decrease in purchased electricity and 33% guaranteed energy savings;The build will create hundreds of union jobs that will be needed to install the 50,000 American-made panels on 18 buildings throughout the HMH system.Now realize this: The number of other potential projects in the state is huge.Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Bob Garrett said he is thrilled HMH is leading the way on renewable energy in the health care space — he feels large systems have an obligation to do so. And he said he’s hopeful that HMH’s efforts will be a model for others.“Today, improving health care extends far beyond developing great breakthrough treatments and embracing advanced technology, or even making care more convenient,” he said. “We understand that, if we truly want to make a difference, we need to address all the factors that impact health, which includes creating a healthier planet.”Hackensack officials said the installation of the panels — which will begin at Hackensack University Medical Center — likely will take three years to be completed. And it will come at great value: $50 million of the cost will come from tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, with the rest being absorbed by Bernhard.New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy said she hopes other large users across the state of New Jersey will understand the potential impact a project such as this could have — on their carbon emissions and their bottom line.“I think as this project comes to fruition, it will demonstrate to other particularly large users the significant cost savings,” she said. “We’re so thrilled that Hackensack Meridian is taking advantage of the federal incentives to invest in clean energy and reducing their carbon emissions — that’s really important. But, for a large energy user like this, this type of project will help them save hundreds of thousands of dollars on their energy bills every year.”The impact on the state and national economy doesn’t end there, Guhl-Sadovy said.“We hope that everyone would be for all of our clean energy initiatives because they are so good, not just for the environment, but for New Jersey and economic development,” she said “But, with this project, we’re talking about American jobs, American manufacturing, local labor, cost savings and significant greenhouse gas reductions

ROI-NJ
Apr 19th, 2024
Hmh To Announce Transformative Renewable Energy Initiative That Will Place 50K Solar Panels On Its 18 Hospitals

30-year partnership with Bernhard will make HMH the largest solar and battery storage system of any health care provider in U.S.Hackensack Meridian Health will announce later Friday at its flagship hospital the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit health care provider in the country, a $134 million infrastructure project that will eventually install 50,000 solar panels throughout the system’s 18 hospitals.The 30-year Energy-as-a-Service project, which HMH is undertaking with Louisiana-based Bernhard, one of the country’s largest privately-owned infrastructure firms, will be unveiled at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack.The project, which will begin immediately, aims to be completed in three years. And it will come at great value: $50 million of the cost will come from tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, with the rest being absorbed by Bernhard.When it’s fully functioning, HMH CEO Bob Garrett said, the initiative will result in a 10% reduction in carbon emissions, a 25% decrease in purchased electricity and 33% guaranteed energy savings — all while reaffirming that HMH is a leader in sustainability in all sectors, but, especially, health care.“This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable health care practices and underscores Hackensack Meridian Health’s unwavering commitment to energy resilience and environmental sustainability,” he said.Garrett said the benefits of the project on the planet will be extensive, as it addresses an issue that many may not be aware of: The health care industry is one of the greatest emitters of carbon. In its entirety (health systems, providers, pharmaceutical companies) health care is estimated to produce approximately 9% of the nation’s carbon — more than even the aviation industry.“I don’t think a lot of people appreciate that,” he said. “We need to step up. We need to take the lead and do our part.”HMH, Garrett said, has a goal to cut its emissions in half by the year 2030 — and be carbon-neutral by the year 2050.“This partnership with Bernhard is the first big step toward meeting those goals,” he said.Bernhard CEO Ed Tinsley said the firm is happy to do its part.“Bernhard is proud to embark on this transformative journey with Hackensack Meridian Health, utilizing our expertise to deliver a turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solution that will not only enhance operational efficiency, but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability,” he said.The initiative also was cheered by the state Board of Public Utilities, the Department of Environmental Protection and, of course, Gov. Phil Murphy.“This partnership puts Hackensack Meridian Health on course to meet critical sustainability and energy resilience goals — complementing the state’s initiatives to invest in renewable energy and reduce our carbon footprint,” Murphy said