Sr. Project Manager (Aviation Lounge/Luxury)

Henderson Companies•Los Angeles, CA

86d•$126,000 - $219,600

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager leads the delivery of high-risk, complex, or strategically significant projects and programs with substantial autonomy and accountability. The role drives project performance, oversees risk and financial outcomes, leads key client relationships, and aligns execution with broader business and operational goals. It also mentors less experienced team members and supports business growth through project excellence and strategic client engagement. The Sr. Project Manager leads complex project and program execution, oversees proposals, contracts, pricing and fee strategies, and manages deliverable strategy across internal and external teams. The role owns client relationship and engagement strategies, directs financial planning and risk management, and oversees consultant ecosystems and strategic partnerships. It establishes quality expectations, anticipates systemic risks, and provides technical insight on project production when applicable. The role serves as a strategic representative to critical clients and programs, resolves complex or sensitive client issues, and helps shape sector business development priorities. It directs multidisciplinary teams, develops project management talent, supports sector and practice leadership, and promotes sustainability-aligned delivery approaches. Occasional travel of 10–15% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business; relevant AEC or Professional Services industry experience may be considered in lieu of the required education.
14 years of relevant experience, including at least 13 years of project management experience; 16 years of experience required without a degree.
Advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution.
Advanced knowledge and application of building design and construction principles.
Self-starter able to influence and motivate others to achieve goals.
Demonstrated effective collaboration, communication, and organization skills.
Proficiency in all core competencies described in the posting.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to work for a U.S. employer with legal authorization; eligibility verification is required at commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead high-risk, business-critical, or strategically significant projects with autonomy and alignment to organizational goals.
Oversee complex proposal and contract development, pricing strategy, and negotiation of terms with senior clients or partners.
Oversee deliverable strategy across internal and external teams, delegating ownership and ensuring accountability for outcomes.
Own client relationship strategy, address sensitive issues, and represent firm leadership.
Direct project financial strategy, proactively manage risk, and forecast long-term impacts.
Integrate delivery performance on complex projects with business success measures.
Lead performance improvement and ensure consistent adherence to applicable quality standards.
Oversee complex consultant ecosystems and strategic partnerships to ensure contractual, financial, and delivery alignment.
Develop and negotiate complex program contracts and fee strategies, where applicable.
Lead program-wide client strategy and maintain alignment across internal teams and senior client stakeholders.
Direct execution across high-impact programs, ensuring integrated delivery and managing escalations across projects.
Define and elevate project quality expectations and influence standards across teams and sectors.
Ensure quality performance on strategic or high-risk projects through delegation and oversight.
Lead scoping and fee development across portfolios, accounting for long-term business and delivery implications.
Provide technical insight on project production when applicable.
Anticipate systemic project risks and mobilize leadership to resolve conflicts before escalation.
Act as the primary contact and strategic representative for critical programs or enterprise clients.
Lead client engagement strategies that extend beyond individual projects and align services with business growth.
Resolve complex or politically sensitive client issues and share insights to strengthen organizational learning.
Drive sector-level business development priorities by shaping positioning strategies and pursuit plans.
Cultivate executive-level client and partner relationships to create opportunities for the firm.
Direct large multidisciplinary teams and drive accountability across project managers.
Develop others and build a pipeline of capable project management talent.
Shape sector project manager development strategies with operational leaders and advocate for scalable practices.
Support sector and practice leadership by promoting project management quality and standards across project teams.
Lead adoption of sustainability-aligned delivery approaches and influence organizational goals through project leadership.
Communicate accurately and promptly, adapting communication to the audience and facilitating efficient information exchange.
Lead by example, maintain accountability, and preserve the confidence of clients and colleagues, including when handling sensitive information.
Promote quality improvement, responsiveness, feedback, and accountability for strong work.
Promote collaboration and inclusion across teams and address exclusionary behavior.
Pursue new knowledge, encourage experimentation, and apply lessons learned to future work.
Maintain relevant functional and technical expertise and use it to support team and company goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.