Jobs in Whittier

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 Superintendent candidate will manage and supervise all aspects of field operations for the assigned project from preconstruction through closeout. This includes preconstruction phase activities such as constructability reviews, QA/QC reviews, value engineering, subcontract scoping, site logistics plan and preconstruction schedule management. In addition, manage and supervise all 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, client 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, 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: Review scope descriptions and ensure they are complete and well-coordinated.

• 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: Assist the team in presenting major issues of the projection to upper management. Ensure all reasonable efforts have been made to maximize the project fee or minimize losses.

• RISK MANAGEMENT: Assist in ensuring proper insurance is in place and that the project is in full compliance with all Bernards’ risk management policies.

• QA/QC: Comply with the Bernards Quality Management Manual (QMM) outlining our quality policies, standards and procedures.

• SCHEDULING: Responsible for creation of the initial baseline schedule and updating of all subsequent schedules.

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

• FIELD MANAGEMENT: Provide overall field operations leadership. Ensure the jobsite is safe, secure and work is progressing in compliance with all OSHA regulations. Ensure the subcontractor’s work is well coordinated in a productive sequence.

• PUNCHLIST: Ensure the punch list process is timely and it exceeds the Owner’s expectations.

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Over 7 years of construction industry experience managing projects from start-up to completion.
• DSA/Public Works experience is required.
• Project experience ranging from $20M – $90M.
• 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.

About Bernards:

Bernards is a 100% employee-owned, multidisciplinary commercial construction and construction management company with a legacy defined by innovation, technical expertise, and operational excellence. For over 50 years, we have specialized in delivering best-in-class construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies across a diverse range of sectors.

Who we are is rooted in an unwavering commitment to quality, collaboration, and client satisfaction. These guiding principles enable us to deliver exceptional value, cultivate enduring partnerships, and exceed expectations. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, we craft tailored solutions that address the unique needs of every project. With a steadfast focus on our clients’ goals and an unrelenting attention to detail, Bernards guarantees successful outcomes that stand the test of time.

At the core of our success lies the power of employee-ownership. Each team member shares a vested interest in the success of your project, fueling a culture of dedication, accountability, and innovation. This collective passion drives us to build more than just structures—we build trust, lasting relationships, and a shared vision for communities that thrive.

At Bernards, we don’t just construct; we create legacies grounded in excellence and driven by purpose. By focusing on "Building Better Experiences" for our employee-owners, customers, and industry partners, we empower a future defined by leadership, innovation, and impact.

Building Better Experiences for our employee-owners, customers, and industry partners for over 50 years!

• Driven by our commitment to community enhancement, we build with purpose to create a better tomorrow. This ethos is the cornerstone of our operations and inspires every project we undertake.
• Proudly recognized as a Ruby Certification Champion by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and honored by the Cal/OSHA SHARP, we set the benchmark for safety excellence, ensuring the highest standards in every project.
• Our Centers of Excellence (COEs) lead the charge in innovation, mastering diverse markets to provide unmatched expertise and custom solutions. We ensure every project is a testament to precision and world- class excellence.

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

HR Generalist

Location: South Bay, CA

Onsite - 5 Days per Week

Hours: 9am-6pm

Pay: $85,000 - $90,000

Direct Hire

A growing organization within the property management/Real Estate industry is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their collaborative HR team in the South Bay. This opportunity is open due to an internal promotion and offers strong visibility, cross-functional exposure, and long-term growth potential.

This is a true generalist role supporting day-to-day HR operations for approximately. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The company offers a professional yet approachable culture with a team-oriented HR department. Leadership values initiative, respectful communication, and collaboration across all functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR Support
• Manage and support leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and related programs
• Provide employee relations guidance and support to managers and staff
• Support workers' compensation administration
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records with confidentiality
• Assist with performance management, corrective action documentation, and investigations
• Partner with recruiting and hiring managers on open roles and onboarding
• Conduct background checks and employment verifications
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3 plus years of true HR Generalist experience required
• Foundational knowledge of employee relations, leave administration, and workers' compensation
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot as needed
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

SHRM-CP or other HR certification is a plus, but not required.

Administrative Assistant (Contract-to-Hire)

Real Estate Industry | Bilingual Mandarin Required

Salary: $54,000–$60,000

Location: near Rosemead, CA

About the Role

Our client in the real estate industry is seeking a highly organized, proactive Administrative Assistant to join their team on a contract‑to‑hire basis. This individual will support daily office operations, assist executives and internal teams, and ensure seamless communication across clients, vendors, and partners. The ideal candidate will bring real estate industry experience, strong administrative capabilities, and the ability to communicate fluently in both English and Mandarin.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including scheduling, document preparation, email management, and office coordination

• Assist with real estate transactions, listing support, client communications, and document tracking

• Maintain databases, update internal records, and ensure accurate filing of contracts and compliance materials

• Coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and support team projects and deadlines

• Serve as a primary point of contact for Mandarin‑speaking clients and partners

• Support ad‑hoc tasks to enhance team efficiency and operational workflow

Qualifications

• Experience working in the real estate industry (brokerage, property management, escrow, lending, development, etc.)

• Bilingual in Mandarin and English (verbal and written)

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM or real estate platforms

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients professionally

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

***We are managing this recruitment process internally and are not engaging external recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. We kindly ask that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.***

Leads day-to-day operations of projects for a general contracting business. Multi-family and senior housing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Planning and coordination of subcontractors’ work and activities for a project.

· Attend and participate in Safety Training programs and ensures implementation of safety procedures that create a safe and healthy work environment through the job site. Adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.

· Enforce compliance with project site safety, health, and environmental quality standards.

· Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance.

· Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations.

· Leads on productivity issues and monitors work performance and productivity of company employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed and project is executed effectively and within budget.

· Advise senior level management of potential problems, work interference's or schedule difficulties, while assisting in circumventing or mitigating such conflicts. Provides assistance to involved contractors in resolving problems.

· Contributor to development of a thoughtful project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements and equipment use.

· Communicate with project team regarding Work Directives, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.

· When requested, interfaces with owner, architect and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and owner satisfaction. Facilitates discovery and correction of contract document “errors and omissions” and problem solving to reduce the costs incurred.

· Ensure compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with emphasis on accurate, properly coded employee automated timecards and accurately codes, fully priced material delivery tickets

· Prepare reports, document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner, review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals

· Follow completion schedules and maintain a daily, written log of activities on the jobsite. Logs and reports might include photos and videos

· Use Procore construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks including, composing daily diaries, maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs and agreements.

· Contribute to building good communications between project management, field engineering, estimating and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications and company quality standards and that projects are completed on time and within budget.

· Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings

· Train, motivate and support subordinate employees in developing their capabilities to further company, project and personal development goals.

· Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

· Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors or as required for successful project completion

· Attend and/or lead job meetings and provide thorough reports

· Report to General Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems and to communicate effectively with diverse groups required.

2. Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.

3. Working knowledge of company computer systems, be proficient in MS Office and software necessary.

4. Must have comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and the application of loss control measures.

5. Must be able to read plans and have experience with punch lists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

This is a full time, salary position. Including health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, paid holiday and vacation time.

Job Type: Full-time / Monday - Friday; some Saturday's required.

Salary: Depends on Experience ($125,000-$160,000); 5 years minimum experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Project Manager reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for providing assistance to the Project Manager in the various aspects of electrical construction management. Work involves the aid in creating and implementing the project management plan, processing of purchase orders, change orders, vendor invoices/billings, and client/vendor credits. The Project Engineer will also be responsible of the tracking of RFI’s, material, and the organization of data that is to be analyzed by management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communicate with people involved in a project (clients, vendors, subcontractors …) and design team.

2. Assist Project Manager with reviewing plans/drawings, preparing estimates according to budgets, and attend/holds meetings.

3. Assist Project Manager with budget management and contract management.

4. Delegates tasks, helps identify needed resources, and manage daily operations during the absence of the Project Manager.

5. Ability to accurately and efficiently input data into a computer in addition to detect and correct entry errors before posting.

1. Process and track material purchases, fixtures, switchgear, and work orders submitted from operations.
2. Create and utilize Action and Tracking logs.
3. Print & send project labor report with current hours worked and code classifications to foreman.
4. Process all vendor billings, invoices, and credits pertaining to the project.
5. Aid with change orders and take offs.
6. Order, coordinate, and track the delivery and pick up of all material and rental equipment pertaining to the project.
7. Track the location of materials and equipment stored within the AJK&A warehouse pertaining to the project.
8. Coordinate and ensure accurate material delivery from the AJK&A warehouse using Transmittal forms.
9. Create, track, log, and coordinate the correspondence of all RFI’s with the client.
10. Collect cut sheets for general material, fixtures, switchgear, and other materials in order to assemble/create a submittal or closeout package for Project Manager and Foreman review and approval.
11. Coordinate material buyouts and phasing with Project Manager.
12. Create, maintain, and ensure accurate and efficient filing of internal documents pertaining to the project.
13. Ensure current project drawings/plans are printed; slip sheet and/or upload to the Job Folder and PlanGrid.
14. Utilize PlanGrid functions
15. Build and maintain good relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
16. Ensure health and safety regulations are implemented.
17. Ensure tool reports are up to date and sent to the foreman.
18. Participate in Turnover Meetings
19. Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Represent the company in a professional manner to clients, vendors, and other external institutions.
2. Maintain and enhance the company’s reputation.
3. Maintain confidentiality of company fiscal and personnel related information.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Fundamental knowledge of electrical drawings, specifications, financial record keeping, computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, & Accubid), calculations, forms, filing, clerical methods, and policies/procedures used in an office environment.
2. Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with clients and staff.
4. Ability to work and meet deadlines while simultaneously managing several projects.
5. Ability to adhere to well defined procedures set by management.
6. Ability to participate in project meetings.
7. Ability to maintain integrity, accountability, credibility, and high ethical standards.
8. Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and able to work to deadlines.
9. Ability to work well on your own initiative.
10. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree and/or two years of experience in the construction industry.
11. Willingness to work a flexible schedule and may involve overtime at the discretion and approval of a direct supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for an office or non-manual based environment.