Lead Facility Operations Consultant

Henderson Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Casual dress code

Paid volunteer time

Health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Henderson Engineers in Kansas City seeks a Lead Facility Operations Consultant to guide clients in improving facility performance and sustainability. The consultant will lead strategic planning initiatives, ensuring alignment of operational strategies with business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of consulting experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and is proficient in tools like Microsoft Office and Power BI. This role offers perks like flexible hours and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in facility operations consulting or management.
• Experience in developing operational plans and continuity planning.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement of building owners to assess operational goals.
• Develop and document facility operations plans and SOPs.
• Support compliance planning to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Consulting with building owners

Operational planning

Asset management

Facility operations

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or facility management

Advanced degrees/certifications in facilities or operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Job Summary

Lead Facility Operations Consultant partners with building owners and operators to evaluate their operational goals, business objectives and risk posture, and delivers strategic planning solutions that improve facility performance, resilience, and long‑term sustainability. This role translates complex operational priorities into actionable strategies across facility operations, asset management, safety, capital planning, and compliance. Serving as a trusted advisor, the Lead Consultant guides clients through planning efforts that strengthen operational continuity, optimize resources, and align capital investments with long‑term operational outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, facility management and operations, commissioning and construction management required. An equivalent combination of technical degree and related work experience in facility management, commissioning, or the architecture, engineering, or construction industry may be considered.
• Advanced degrees or certifications related to facilities, operations, or asset management are preferred.
• 7+ years of work experience actively consulting and/or supporting facility operations, asset management or operational planning is required.
• Must demonstrate experience working directly with building owners or operators in a consulting or advisory capacity and have experience in developing operational plans, SOPs, capital strategies, continuity planning, or functional performance documentation.
• A working knowledge of the AEC industry specific to the interactions between building owners, architectural and engineering design teams, general contractors and building operators is preferred.
• Strong understanding in how technology enables sustainability, operational efficiency and safety business objectives and compliance.
• Strong understanding of facility operations and asset lifecycle management practices.
• Familiarity with operational resilience, governance models, and risk‑based planning.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance, and regulatory considerations impacting facility operations.
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with common productivity and analysis tools (Microsoft Office, Power BI, Power Automate).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Adaptability to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating within a broader consulting team.

Job Responsibilities

Owner Engagement & Strategic Advisory

• Lead engagement of building owners, operators and stakeholders to understand operational goals, performance challenges and organizational constraints.
• Facilitate discussions to define operational objectives, success metrics and decision‑making frameworks.
• Translate owner goals into structured planning efforts that support operational efficiency, resilience and lifecycle optimization.
• Serve as a strategic advisor, helping owners prioritize initiatives and align operational strategies with business outcomes.

Facility Operations Planning

• Lead development of Facility Operations Plans that align people, processes and technology with owner objectives.
• Lead development of client operations optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability and service delivery.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support consistent and repeatable operations.
• Create Concept of Operations (ConOps) documentation to define how facilities are intended to operate under normal and abnormal conditions.
• Support Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) to ensure facilities can maintain critical functions during disruptions.

Operational Resilience & Intelligence Planning

• Lead operational resilience planning, including social resilience planning, governance resilience planning and operational intelligence planning strategies that leverage data and analytics.
• Lead development of facility performance optimization planning by identifying opportunities to improve reliability, uptime and operational insight.

Capital, Asset & Lifecycle Strategy

• Lead capital and bond planning efforts aligning operational needs with capital investment strategies.
• Develop asset procurement and replacement strategies considering lifecycle cost, risk and operational impact.
• Lead owners in prioritizing capital projects based on operational risk, asset criticality and long‑term performance goals.
• Provide input to repair‑versus‑replace decision‑making frameworks using data‑driven analysis.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Planning

• Support safety and compliance planning to ensure facilities align with applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational risks related to safety, staffing, procedures and governance.
• Develop planning recommendations that reduce risk and improve operational readiness.
• Coordinate with technical and regulatory stakeholders to ensure planning efforts reflect current requirements and best practices.

Client Experience

• Communicate effectively with clients to develop strategies that meet a client’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain proactive communication throughout project cycles, anticipating and addressing client questions and concerns.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff around facility operations consulting, including developing strategies, planning around risk and setting client goals.
• Stay informed on emerging sustainability concepts and frameworks to ensure best practices are implemented across projects.
• Foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace by mentoring staff and providing guidance that promotes respect and collaboration across the workforce.

Business Development

• Leverage opportunities and relationships internally and externally to develop business growth.
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and clients to support business development activities.
• Participate in client meetings, industry events and conferences to build professional relationships and stay current with emerging trends in facility management and operations.

Continuous Learning & Development

• Stay updated on the latest facility management and operations trends, technology trends, threats and best practices.
• Proactively seek opportunities for continuous learning and understanding of industry software and tools relevant to facilities management and operations.
• Share knowledge and updates related to technical and process improvements with peers and leaders.

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

Benefits

• Industry‑leading 401K match and profit sharing
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Paid training for professional development
• Performance bonuses
• Comprehensive and extensive insurance coverage
• Paid term life and disability insurance
• Health savings account & flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off and sick time off
• Financial wellness & coaching program

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.