Senior Project Manager — ESOP & Complex Programs

Henderson Engineers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to lead high-profile and complex projects within our Phoenix, AZ region. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage proposals and budgets, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

You will oversee program contracts, drive quality, and mentor project teams while advancing opportunities with key clients in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business required.
• 10 years of relevant experience, including ≥9 years in project management.
• Advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution.
• Advanced knowledge of building design and construction principles.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to influence and motivate others.
• Proven track record of collaboration, communication and organization skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies described in this job description.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Henderson Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to lead high-profile and complex projects within our Phoenix, AZ region. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage proposals and budgets, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

You will oversee program contracts, drive quality, and mentor project teams while advancing opportunities with key clients in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.