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NEW | Workers’ Comp Defense Attorney (2–10+ yrs) | Partner Track | Remote/Hybrid (CA) | High-Impact Docket | Up to $400k total comp

Multiple offices in California - hybrid and or 100% Remote

Practice: Workers' compensation

Highlights:

• True Partner Track: Clear path to non-equity partner in ~6 years; attorneys with a portable book can be compensated like partners from day one.
• Monthly Upside: $1,000 bonus for meeting billable hrs/month the prior month + $40 for every hour over 225. High performers have exceeded $300k–$400k total comp.
• Flex Built-In: Fully remote or hybrid options; statewide team and modern, AI-enabled electronic case management keep workflows tight.
• Meaningful Matters: Diverse WC defense docket (typically 15–25 matters/month per client like Amazon, UC, Star Insurance) plus unique work (aviation, sports, jurisdictional issues).
• Low Red Tape, High Support: Statewide platform without politics—room to build your niche, pursue WC specialization (firm supports certification), and advance on merit.

The Work

• Manage a high-volume WC defense docket (target ability to handle ~70 cases with proper systems/support).
• Appear at WCABs across California; handle discovery, depositions, law & motion, mediations, trials.
• Collaborate with claims professionals, employers, and TPA partners to drive timely, optimal outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 2–10 years in workers’ comp defense preferred (will consider sharp new admits or re-tooling candidates—including DBA backgrounds).
• Tools & Tempo: Comfort with electronic/AI-assisted case management; organized, proactive, and calm under a busy calendar.
• Market Insight: Bay Area, Fresno/Central Valley, or Westside/Santa Monica familiarity a plus.
• BD Curiosity: Interest/ability to develop business (the comp model rewards it).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Competitive
• Bonuses: $1,000 for hitting billables
• Benefits: Medical & dental (HMO/PPO options), 401(k) (wide investment menu; currently no match).

Flex & Location

Remote or Hybrid—your choice. Offices statewide for court days, collaboration, and community.

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Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analyst)

Position Description:

• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of project budgets and forecasts in compliance with approved standard operating procedures.
• Actively participate in monthly EAC (Estimate at Completion) meetings, ensuring accurate validation, reviewing current EACs, and providing justification for any variances.
• Contribute to change management discussions by identifying emerging trends, risks, and exposure factors.
• Engage in Risk Assessment workshops, offering insights on potential financial impacts and identifying mitigation strategies.
• Conduct thorough cost variance analyses to identify trends and proactively address any potential budget impacts.
• Continuously monitor trends and associated mitigation plans, comparing projected versus actual performance over time.
• Review project budgets and expenditures, ensuring alignment with diverse funding sources and financial goals.
• Collaborate closely with schedulers to evaluate cost and schedule performance, identifying cost overruns, delays, and variances in planned versus actual expenditures.
• Review and analyze monthly cost reports and progress reports to ensure alignment with project financial objectives.
• Analyze staffing plans to identify potential cost impacts, such as excessive peaks, and provide recommendations for optimizing resource allocation.
• Validate cost coding and budget allocations for contract change orders and amendments, assessing potential impacts on project timelines and financials.
• Ensure that contracts, purchase orders, task order, change orders, and amendments are accurately budgeted and reported, with proper cost coding and financial oversight.
• Enforce cost management policies and procedures for capital projects, especially those with multiple funding sources.
• Allocate Estimate to Complete (ETC) amounts as required for PBA (Project Budget Adjustments), change orders, and other financial adjustments.
• Manage and monitor ETCs for each project to ensure timely and accurate tracking of financial changes.
• Create comprehensive reports related to budgeting, cost control, auditing, and asset tracking, utilizing systems like e-Builder, Proliance, DELTEK, and other relevant platforms used by the Program Management Office.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to maintain data coding structures, project control tools, and high-quality data for budgets, contracts, change orders, trends, and actual costs.
• Conduct budget and financial reconciliations, ensuring alignment between project forecasts, expenditures, and actual costs. Address discrepancies and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Support management with the preparation of regular budget and cost reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Assist with preparing regular and ad hoc reports on project budgets, financial status, and forecasting for senior leadership.
• Provide support for weekly/monthly cost and status reports, keeping project teams informed of financial performance.
• Perform necessary data entry tasks related to budget and forecast updates.
• Develop and maintain change management logs in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Travel to offsite project locations as required.
• Undertake additional duties and special projects assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 7 - 10 years minimum recent professional experience in project controls, particularly on a capital construction program.
• BS/BA Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, and/or related degree. Additional years of qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to organize and interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and a strategic approach to financial management.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven track record of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational financial goals and objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the ability to perform tasks such as creating documents, analyzing data, preparing presentations, and managing emails efficiently is expected

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency with program management software including e-Builder, DELTEK, Proliance, and other related platforms, with demonstrated ability to leverage these tools for complex cost management, project tracking, and data reporting.
• Expertise in business intelligence and analytics tools, specifically Power BI and/or Tableau, for the creation of comprehensive, real-time cost reports, dashboards, and visualizations that facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with Data Warehousing solutions, demonstrating the ability to integrate and manage large volumes of financial and project data for analytical purposes and reporting.

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.

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