Mid-Level Project Manager

Henderson Companies•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process. 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 services across multiple high-growth markets 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, & 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 dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design 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 Henderson Engineers is seeking a Mid-level Project Manager to join their Business Sector. The Project Manager II provides oversight and coordination of projects/programs with medium to large scopes and/or complexity. They provide leadership to project and program team members, which may include directly managing/supervising others. They are responsible for communication with internal and external project stakeholders and the overall success of project execution.

Requirements

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.
8 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 4 years of project management experience. Minimum 12 years of experience required without degree.
Proficiency in project management standards and execution required.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of building design and construction principles required.
Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals.
Excellent track record of effective collaboration, communication and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification preferred.
PE license recommended.

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates all aspects of project execution and client experience.
Develops project proposals, contracts and project budgets; may support proposal development on larger/more complex projects.
Plans and coordinates project deliverables.
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.
Manages and maintains relationships with project sub-consultants.
Develops program contracts, project fee matrices and creates specific program project fees; may support these activities on other projects as needed.
Manages client service and communication for specific program projects and may support program level communication.
Oversees and coordinates all aspects of specific program scheduling and program project execution.
Monitors project quality expectations.
Ensures deliverables meet project objectives and quality expectations.
Understands the scope of work and fees to mitigate risk throughout the project life cycle.
Provides technical insight on project production when applicable.
Recognizes project conflicts and proactively works with stakeholders to resolve.
Serves as the primary project/program contact and brand ambassador.
Maintains regular communication with clients and sub-consultants to ensure satisfaction with the project process and engineering work product, and that client views are managed toward the best solution.
Recognizes and resolves project-related conflict and responds to client requests and questions, balancing the interests of internal and external stakeholders.
Partners with sector and practice leadership to support business development strategies within their sector or practice.
Directs the activities of project/program team members and oversees Project Coordinators as needed.
Proactively advises, coaches and mentors less experienced Designers, Engineers, or Project Managers, providing oversight or guidance on project execution and communication.
Makes recommendations to practice, operations and/or technical leadership to align training, development and mentoring of project staff.

Benefits

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.)
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.)