Job Description
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
Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Sr Project Manager to join the mission critical team in Lenexa, Kansas or Washington, D.C.
The Sr. Project Manager plays a senior leadership role in bringing the most complex and strategically significant construction projects to life at Henderson Building Solutions. In addition to independently managing the company's largest and most complex projects, the Sr. Project Manager leads and develops a team of project managers and project engineers, owns business development efforts, and shapes the standards and best practices that guide how the project management team works. Drawing on extensive expertise and seasoned judgment, this role holds full financial responsibility, anticipates and resolves the most difficult challenges, and serves as a senior point of leadership for clients, teams, and the broader organization.
For this role, that leadership plays out in one of the fastest growing markets in construction: data centers. Mission critical facilities cannot go down, so you will coordinate field activities with facilities and owners to keep live operations running without interruption and bring an uptime-first mindset to every phase from assessment through turnover. You'll do it with the backing of a 100% employee owned company where the projects you deliver build value you share in.
Project assignments may vary based on business needs and may require experience within specific facility types, construction environments, and technical disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Directs the overall management of construction projects.
• Plans and sets project objectives, goals, and deadlines.
• Selects appropriate construction methods and strategies.
• Schedules and coordinates processes so that projects meet design specifications.
• Reports on status and progress of project and budget matters to clients.
• Facilitates the execution of the project installation phase.
• Produces/acquires and maintains all required project documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Prepares layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems and/or equipment and evaluates construction products for their application.
• Plans logistical aspects of project execution so that plans can be properly incorporated into the project documents.
• Assists in the assembly and distribution of equipment and construction bid packages.
• Ensures a safe and efficient work environment.
• Verifies contractors are meeting and practicing all required OSHA and industry approved safety standards.
• Coordinates with facility and the contractor to ensure facility operations are not interrupted.
• Obtains required licenses/permits, confers with city or county inspectors, and ensures compliance of legal requirements, company regulations, and building and safety codes.
• Assists in the development of accurate budgets for all projects and clients that reflect all costs associated with construction.
• Manages the planning, materials, building, and budget of construction projects.
• Negotiates and provides cost estimates for construction work and associated change orders.
• Protects the best interest of the client and preserves/enhances the reputation and bottom line of the company.
• Assists with business development activities by promoting Henderson to existing and potential clients.
• Participates in client, company and industry events.
• Grows personal network by building relationships with clients and industry professionals.
Required Qualifications:
• Ten (10) or greater years of relevant experience required in construction and the design of building systems.
• Project management, estimating, field installation, and installation supervision experience required.
• OSHA certifications required.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Technical expertise in primary fields of focus (mechanical and/or electrical) as well as familiarity with other related fields.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and to recommend and analyze pragmatic solutions for clients.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards relating to the facilities in which we work.
• Possesses efficient communication skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills specifically within Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
• Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs.
• Generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, suggests innovations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred. Common examples include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Engineering, and Construction Management. Years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of requisite education.
• Experience managing construction projects in data center, mission critical, or other live operational environments preferred.
• Experience with data center systems including critical power, cooling, and controls infrastructure.
• Experience managing projects for hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center clients preferred.
• Procore experience preferred.
Physical & Other Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
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.
Pay Transparency: Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.
Washington, D.C. Salary Range: $119,712 - $179,568
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.