Senior Project Manager — Lead High-Impact Programs

Henderson Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training for professional dev.

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive health & welfare

Job summary

Henderson Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-risk, complex projects and programs with autonomy and accountability. You will drive project performance, manage risk and finances, and nurture key client relationships while aligning delivery with strategic goals.

You will mentor and guide less experienced team members and contribute to business growth through program excellence, client engagement, and sustainable practices across sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business required.
• 14 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 13 years of project management experience.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Leads high-risk, business-critical, or strategically significant projects with full autonomy, aligning delivery with organizational goals.
• Oversees development of complex proposals and contracts; drives pricing strategy and negotiates terms with senior clients or partners.
• Directs financial strategy across project lifecycle, proactively managing risk and forecasting long-term impacts.
• Acts as primary contact and strategic representative for critical programs or enterprise clients.

Skills

Project management

Proposal development

Pricing strategy

Client relationship management

Risk management

Quality standards

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

PM certification preferred

Job description

Henderson Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-risk, complex projects and programs with autonomy and accountability. You will drive project performance, manage risk and finances, and nurture key client relationships while aligning delivery with strategic goals.

You will mentor and guide less experienced team members and contribute to business growth through program excellence, client engagement, and sustainable practices across sectors.