Walmart - Project Manager III

Project Manager III

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 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.

Position Summary

The Project Manager III leads high-profile and/or complex projects and programs that require advanced coordination, strategic decision-making, and collaboration across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. They are accountable for project performance outcomes, quality, client satisfaction, and the successful integration of internal teams and sub-consultants. They serve as trusted leaders within project delivery while contributing to business development efforts through strengthening client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting strategic pursuits.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

Project Management - Leads cross-discipline or strategically complex projects, coordinating all aspects of planning, execution, and client experience.Develops and negotiates proposals, contracts, and budgets for high-visibility or multi-phase projects; advises others on complex scoping.Directs project deliverables across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.Manages client service and project communication, maintaining proactive communication throughout the project life cycle.Leads financial oversight for complex project budgets, proactively addressing risks and making real-time adjustments.Accountable for delivery success across complex or high-risk efforts, ensuring both outcomes and client satisfaction. Leads efforts to improve performance and ensure consistent adherence to applicable quality standards. Selects sub-consultants and manages and maintains relationships with them.

Program Management (where applicable) - Leads development of program contracts and project fee matrices for large or complex programs.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 - Manages project quality expectations across disciplines, proactively addressing issues to maintain standards.Ensures deliverables meet project goals and proactively identifies risks to quality expectations.Develops scopes of work and fees for complex or strategic projects, ensuring alignment with risk and delivery considerations.Provides technical insight on project production when applicable. Proactively identifies cross-team project conflicts and collaborates with stakeholders to drive resolution before impact.

Client Experience - Serves as the primary program contact and visible leader across multi-stakeholder initiatives.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.Anticipates potential client issues and proactively leads communication to navigate conflict and reinforce trust.Collaborates with leadership to shape and implement BD strategies aligned with sector or practice goals.Leads relationship development efforts for key clients or partners, acting as a connector across teams or sectors.

Leadership/Employee Engagement - Leads cross-functional teams and oversees PMs on related projects or programs as needed.Advises and mentors across multiple project teams, sharing best practices and guiding through complex delivery scenarios.Partners with leadership to inform talent development strategies based on observed strengths and capability gaps.Demonstrates sustainability fluency and integrates project-specific sustainability actions with broader firm goals.

Core Competencies

Communication - Keeps others well informed and prioritizes audiences, accuracy and timelinessFacilitates an efficient, consistent workflow and exchange of informationAdjusts communication based on needs and make-up of audience

Integrity - Leads by example, challenges assumptions, and creates candid feedback loopsDelivers on personal commitments and instills accountability in othersMaintains the confidence of clients and colleagues, especially when handling sensitive information

Quality Orientation - Recognizes areas for improvement and responds accordinglyCreates a sense of urgency to tackle problems and rewards responsivenessCreates and supports feedback loops that improve resultsHolds others accountable for doing their best work

Teamwork/Inclusion - Prioritizes team needs over personal agendaPromotes a culture of collaboration across roles and teamsChampions cooperative efforts to resolve challenging conversationsConfronts exclusionary behavior

Continuous Learning - Pursues new knowledge and helps others growEncourages experimentation when faced with new challengesExamines mistakes, clarifies lessons learned, and applies to future work

Functional/Technical Expertise - Leverages area of expertise to contribute to team and company goalsMaintains knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to success throughout 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.10 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 9 years of project management experience. Minimum 14 years of experience required without degree.Advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution.Advanced knowledge and application of building design and construction principles required.PMP certification preferredSelf-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 in this job description.

Physical 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.)

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.