Sr. Project Manager (Aviation Lounge/Luxury)

Henderson Engineers

Lancaster (CA)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 209,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Training for Professional Dev

Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Insurance

Paid Term Life & Disability

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off & Sick Time

Financial Wellness & Coaching

Job summary

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager in California to lead high‑risk, complex projects with autonomy, guiding performance and client relationships. You will mentor teams, oversee risk and finances, and align project execution with broader business goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, client experience, and excellence across sectors, with opportunities to shape pricing, contracts, and delivery strategies. Travel may be required as projects span multiple markets.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business.
14 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 13 years of project management experience; minimum 16 years without degree.
Advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution.
Advanced knowledge of building design and construction principles.
Project management certification preferred.
Self-starter with ability to influence and motivate others.
Proven collaboration, communication and organization skills.
Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described in this job description.

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.
Oversees deliverable strategy across internal and external teams; delegates ownership and ensures accountability for delivery outcomes.
Owns client relationship strategy, navigating sensitive issues, aligning delivery with strategic objectives, and representing firm leadership.
Directs financial strategy across project lifecycle, proactively managing risk and forecasting long‑term impacts.
Responsible for outcomes on the most complex projects; integrates delivery performance with business success measures.
Leads efforts to improve performance and ensure consistent adherence to applicable quality standards.
Oversees complex consultant ecosystems and strategic partnerships; ensures alignment with contractual, financial, and delivery expectations.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Quality orientation

Continuous learning

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Job description

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 come up with 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.

It's What We Do

We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission‑critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.

It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee‑owners who make us who we are. We've always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream up innovative solutions for our clients industry‑wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3

Position Summary

The Sr Project Manager leads the delivery of high‑risk, complex, or strategically significant projects and programs with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. They drive project performance, oversee risk and financial outcomes, lead key client relationships, and align project execution with broader business and operational goals. They also mentor and guide less experienced team members while supporting business growth through project excellence and strategic client engagement.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

Project Management

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.
Oversees deliverable strategy across internal and external teams; delegates ownership and ensures accountability for delivery outcomes.
Owns client relationship strategy, navigating sensitive issues, aligning delivery with strategic objectives, and representing firm leadership.
Directs financial strategy across project lifecycle, proactively managing risk and forecasting long‑term impacts.
Responsible for outcomes on the most complex projects; integrates delivery performance with business success measures.
Leads efforts to improve performance and ensure consistent adherence to applicable quality standards.
Oversees complex consultant ecosystems and strategic partnerships; ensures alignment with contractual, financial, and delivery expectations.

Program Management (where applicable)

Owns the development and negotiation of complex program contracts and fee strategies.
Leads program‑wide client strategy, maintaining alignment across internal teams and senior client stakeholders.
Directs execution across high‑impact programs, ensuring integrated delivery and managing escalations across projects.

Quality

Defines and elevates project quality expectations, influencing standards across teams and sectors.
Ensures consistent quality performance on strategic or high‑risk projects, reinforcing standards through delegation and oversight.
Leads scoping and fee development across portfolios of work, accounting for long‑term business and delivery implications.
Provides technical insight on project production when applicable.
Anticipates systemic project risks and mobilizes leadership to resolve conflicts before they escalate.

Client Experience

Acts as the primary contact and strategic representative for critical programs or enterprise clients.
Shapes and leads client engagement strategies that extend beyond the project, aligning service with business growth.
Resolves complex or politically sensitive client issues, sharing insights to strengthen organizational learning.
Drives sector‑level business development priorities by shaping positioning strategies and pursuit plans.
Cultivates executive‑level relationships with clients and partners, unlocking new opportunities for the firm.

Leadership/Employee Engagement

Directs large, multidisciplinary teams and drives accountability across PMs to ensure high performance.
Champions growth and development of others, building a pipeline of capable PM talent across the firm.
Shapes sector PM development strategies by collaborating with operational leaders and advocating for scalable practices.
Supports sector and practice leadership by demonstrating and advocating for project management quality and standards across project teams.
Leads adoption of sustainability‑aligned delivery approaches and influences broader organizational goals through project leadership.

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 make‑up of audience

Integrity

Leads by example, challenges assumptions, and creates candid feedback loops
Delivers on personal commitments and instills accountability in others
Maintains the confidence of clients and colleagues, especially when handling sensitive information

Quality Orientation

Recognizes areas for improvement and responds accordingly
Creates a sense of urgency to tackle problems and rewards responsiveness
Creates and supports feedback loops that improve results
Holds others accountable for doing their best work

Teamwork/Inclusion

Prioritizes team needs over personal agenda
Promotes a culture of collaboration across roles and teams
Champions cooperative efforts to resolve challenging conversations
Confronts exclusionary behavior

Continuous Learning

Pursues new knowledge and helps others grow
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
Maintains 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.
14 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 13 years of project management experience. Minimum 16 years of experience required without degree.
Advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution required.
Advanced knowledge and application of building design and construction principles required.
Project management certification 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 in this job description.

Physical & Other 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.)

More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.

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.

Pay Transparency

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

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