Bernhard, the largest privately-owned, Energy-as-a-Service (“EaaS”) company in the United States, announces the promotion of Jim Sabin to Bernhard’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Jim brings more than 35 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, specializing in organizational leadership and effectiveness. Throughout his career, Jim has focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and enhanced operational execution. Jim joined Bernhard in January and has worked with Bernhard’s Executive Leadership Team to develop a strategic plan to advance internal systems and processes in support of our continued growth. 

“Jim has proven to be an invaluable asset for our company,” says Chief Executive Officer Ed Tinsley, “he has demonstrated the kind of innovative and strategic problem-solving that is at the core of Bernhard’s culture.”

In his expanded role as COO, Jim will oversee the day-to-day operations of Bernhard, including the program management of Energy-as-a-Service projects, implementation of strategic initiatives, and continued advancement of internal processes.

Prior to joining Bernhard, Jim served as an executive at Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation and The Shaw Group, Inc. Most recently, Jim served as Executive Vice President for Global Operations services at Chicago Bridge & Iron where he was a key member of the Executive Leadership team. He has also served a Board Director for NET Power, LLC.