At Henderson, We're About More Than Just Buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.
As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.
It's What We Do
We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.
It's How We're Different
We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream-up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3
Position Summary
The Project Manager I provides oversight and coordination of projects/programs with small to medium scopes. They provide leadership to project and program team members and support Project Managers on larger, more complex projects. They are responsible for communication with internal and external project stakeholders and the overall success of project execution.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Project Management
- Responsible for all aspects of project execution and client experience on assigned projects; may support larger/more complex projects.
- Assists with the development of project proposals, contracts and project budgets.
- Plans and coordinates project deliverables on assigned projects; may support planning and coordination on larger/more complex projects.
- Manages client service and project communication.
- Monitors and ensure adherence to budgets and financial expectations.
- Responsible for overall project performance.
- Contributes to efforts to improve performance and ensure consistent adherence to applicable quality standards.
Program Management
(where applicable)
- Supports creating specific program project fees.
- Manages client service and communication for specific program projects.
- Responsible for the successful execution of assigned program projects; may contribute to other program projects as needed.
Quality
- Monitors project quality expectations on assigned projects; may support monitoring on other projects as needed.
- Ensures deliverables meet project objectives and quality expectations.
- Recognizes project conflicts, makes suggestions for resolution and proactively works with other project leaders to resolve.
- Manages project design and drafting activities to produce project deliverables; may support design and drafting activities on other projects as needed.
Client Experience
- Serves as the primary project contact and brand ambassador.
- Maintains regular communication with clients to ensure satisfaction with the project process and engineering work product, and that client views are managed toward the best solution.
- Resolves project-related conflict and responds to client requests and questions on assigned projects; may support these activities on other projects as needed.
Core Competencies
Communication
- Keeps others informed conveying information clearly and with an appropriate level of detail
- Listens attentively to others and takes an interest in what they have to say
- Responds openly to others encouraging honest, productive communication
Integrity
- Demonstrates consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and experiences others
- Takes responsibility for personal actions and delivers on commitments
- Aims to understand how actions impact others
Quality Orientation
- Takes steps to ensure work is done correctly
- Delivers on client expectations
- Adheres to policies and procedures
Teamwork/Inclusion
- Shares time and effort with others
- Takes interest and learns from the diversity of others
- Shows enthusiasm for team goals
Continuous Learning
- Views mistakes as a growth opportunity
- Recognizes gaps in personal knowledge and pursues opportunities to learn
- Engages others when tackling an unfamiliar task or responsibility
Functional/Technical Expertise
- Recognizes routine problems and identify solutions
- Keeps up with industry and/or discipline standards
- Maintains best practice throughout all job functions
Required Education, Experience, Licenses & Technical Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business required. Relevant experience within the AEC or Professional Services industry may be considered in lieu of requisite education.
- Strong MEP experience is a must.
- 3 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 2 years of project management exposure. Minimum 7 years of experience required without degree.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
- Basic proficiency in project management standards and execution required.
- Fundamental understanding of building design and construction principles required.
- Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals.
- Successful track record of effective collaboration, communication and organization skills.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described in this job description.
Physical & Other Requirements
- Other duties as assigned.
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
- Occasional travel may be required (10-15%).
Let's Talk Perks
We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.
Culture
- Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
- Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
- Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
- Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
- Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
- Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
- Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
Benefits
- Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
- Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
- Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
- Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
- Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
- Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)
More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business
- Relevant AEC or professional services experience may substitute for the required degree
- Strong MEP experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of project management exposure
- At least 7 years of experience if applying without a degree
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering
- Basic proficiency in project management standards and execution
- Fundamental understanding of building design and construction principles
- Ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals
- Effective collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in the stated core competencies
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
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What We Do
Henderson Engineers is a national building systems design firm with a wide array of engineering services and a portfolio representing a full range of markets including business, community, retail, healthcare, and venue. Founded in 1970, we have more than 900 employees and licenses in all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and British Columbia). Through our offices in Bentonville, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Tampa, we help bring buildings to life. Our vision is to be the firm that builds a better world. Henderson is known in the industry for our people-first culture, technical excellence, and innovative designs, and we’ve diligently cultivated an inclusive, best-in-class work environment where people have a voice and opportunities to reach their full potential – both as employees and individuals. Our core values drive us to deliver unrivaled service and solutions that make us the team you want to partner with. Because good design on paper requires great building partners to bring it to life, we offer construction management and commissioning services from our sister company Henderson Building Solutions under one roof. Together, we combine engineering knowledge with in-the-field expertise to provide single-source design-build solutions for any project. Learn more by visiting hendersonengineers.com.
