Venue - Sr Project Manager

Position Summary The Sr Project Manager provides oversight and coordination of high‑profile and/or complex projects/programs. They provide leadership to project and program team members, which may include directly managing or supervising others. They are responsible for the project planning, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and the overall success of project execution. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities Project Management Oversees and coordinates all aspects of project planning, execution and client experience. Manages the development of project proposals, contracts and project budgets. Plans and coordinates project deliverables, delegating as needed. Manages client service and project communication, maintaining proactive communication throughout the project life cycle. Monitors and ensures adherence to budgets and financial expectations. Responsible for overall project performance. Leads efforts to improve performance and ensure consistent adherence to applicable quality standards. Selects, manages and maintains relationships with project sub‑consultants. Other duties as assigned. Program Management (where applicable) Manages and develops program contracts and project fee matrices. Manages client service and communication, maintaining proactive communication throughout the project life cycle. Oversees and coordinates all aspects of program project execution, ensuring proper resource management strategies and meeting client expectations. Quality Defines and manages project quality expectations. Ensures deliverables meet project objectives and quality expectations. Develops the scope of work and fees for complex projects 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. Client Experience 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. Anticipates and proactively resolves project‑related conflict, balancing the interests of internal and external stakeholders. Partners with sector and practice leadership to create and support business development strategies within their sector or practice. Develops, establishes and maintains relationships between the company, strategic partners and clients to gain and expand business opportunities in conjunction with existing strategies. Team & Technical Leadership Directs the activities of project/program team members and oversees less experienced Project Managers as needed. Proactively advises, coaches and mentors less experienced Designers, Engineers or Project Managers across teams or practices, providing oversight or guidance on project execution and communication. Partners with practice, operations and/or technical leadership to align training, development and mentoring of project staff. Supports sector and practice leadership by demonstrating and advocating for project management quality and standards across project teams. Core Competencies Communication Keeps others well informed and prioritizes audiences, accuracy, and timeliness. Facilitates an efficient, consistent workflow and exchange of information. Adjusts communication based on needs and makeup of audience. Integrity Leads by example, challenges assumptions, and creates candid feedback loops. Aligns personal actions and words, extends and receives trust, and upholds commitments. Maintains the confidence of clients and colleagues, especially when handling sensitive information. Quality Orientation Creates a sense of urgency to tackle problems and rewards responsiveness. Recognizes opportunity for improvement, creating and supporting processes and feedback to improve results. Holds others accountable for doing their best work. Teamwork/Inclusion Promotes a culture of collaboration across roles and teams. Navigates difficult conversations with diplomacy and leverages cooperative efforts to resolve conflict. Confronts exclusionary behavior and participates productively in discussions of diverse, sensitive societal topics. Continuous Learning Pursues challenging assignments and new knowledge. Encourages experimentation when faced with new challenges. Examines mistakes, clarifies lessons learned, and applies to future work. Functional/Technical Expertise Leverages area of expertise to contribute to team and company goals. Promotes an environment where people openly share their expertise, experiences, opinions, ideas, and perspectives. Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to success throughout job functions. Leadership Personifies the values of the organization and champions organizational culture and vision, earnestly supporting and mobilizing decisions made by organizational leadership. Navigates ambiguity and change in a positive way, proactively seeking support from leadership when needed. Fosters positive client relationships and coaches others to do the same, striving for best‑in‑class service and internal and external client satisfaction. Anticipates and responds proactively to changes in client needs, priorities, and/or expectations, ensuring quality results. Demonstrates empathy and builds strong relationships with colleagues. Seeks and shares productive feedback with candor to help others grow, celebrating the effort, progress and everyday wins of colleagues. Expects and drives high‑quality results and welcomes innovative strategies, especially in times of change. Models financially responsible behaviors and coaches others to be fiscally mindful as employee‑owners. Required Education, Experience, Licenses & Technical Competencies Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business preferred. 4 years of relevant experience within the AEC or Professional Services industry will be considered in lieu of requisite education. 14 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 10 years cumulative of project management experience. Advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution required. Advanced knowledge and application of building design and construction principles required. Project management certification preferred. PE license preferred. Self‑starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals. Proven track record of effective collaboration, communication and organization skills. Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description. 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. Benefits Industry‑leading 401(k) match and profit sharing. Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Paid training for professional development. Performance bonuses. Comprehensive and extensive insurance. Paid term life and disability. Health savings account & flexible spending accounts. Paid time off and sick time off. Financial wellness & coaching program. Perks Flexible work hours. Casual dress code. Paid volunteer time. Paid parental leave. Health and wellness initiatives. Receptive and forward‑thinking leadership. Clear career path options. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henderson Engineers