PMO Manager

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

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 services across multiple high-growth markets 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, & 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 dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design 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

About:

The Project Operations Manager is responsible for developing and executing project management initiatives that improve practices across the company, ensuring the effective implementation of project management tools, processes, and methodologies, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery, data governance, and training. The Project Operations Manager collaborates closely with sector and operational leadership and sector project teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational needs, bringing forward ideas, insights, and solutions that advance project management maturity across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement improvements to project management tools and processes and make reporting structure recommendations to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure consistent adoption of project management methodologies across the organization.
• Manage project tracking dashboards and reporting tools to monitor project health, performance, and recommend refinements based on trends and feedback.
• Execute process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness in project execution.
• Collaborate with sectors to ensure adherence to project management policies, standards, and data governance requirements.
• Monitor project execution for consistency and proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Support the collection and use of lessons learned to promote continuous improvement in project management practices.
• Contribute to the development and lead the execution of project management education programs ensuring alignment with company needs and industry standards.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to project managers on process implementation and best practices.
• Assist in refining project management career paths and professional development initiatives to support growth and leadership.
• Promote knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen project management capabilities and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as a liaison between sector project managers and operational leadership to align project execution with operational standards and business goals.
• Proactively identify change management challenges and support effective adoption of new project management standards and processes.
• Collaborate with engineering operations to provide project management support for key operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and execution goals.
• Foster collaboration between project teams and leadership to maintain consistency, drive strategic outcomes, and support continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business required. Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the AEC or professional services industry may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required, including at least 4 years of cumulative project management experience.
• Advanced knowledge and application of building design and construction principles required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management standards, execution, and governance frameworks.
• Strong ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate across teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of maintaining effective relationships with project stakeholders and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

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.

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.