Henderson Engineers
Dallas, 5201 Tennyson Parkway, Plano, Texas, United States of America
Job Description Posted Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
The Project Director provides oversight and coordination of high-profile and/or complex projects/programs and the corresponding project team members. The ideal candidate will have strong connections inside the local Dallas healthcare market and work with our Business Development team to identify local opportunities. They are responsible for the overall project leadership, quality and client experience of assigned projects. They are responsible to train, mentor and provide senior leadership to project team.
This position will be in the Dallas market and has the unique opportunity to help cultivate and establish the Henderson Companies team, brand and presence in this market for the first time. This position will be a key part of the growth strategy for our Healthcare sector in the Dallas market.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Project/Program Management
Observes performance of project managers and provides coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
Oversees overall project quality within their sector, including communication around strategies and opportunities and acting as a resource to all Project Managers.
Performs a range of project/program management responsibilities in collaboration with Project Managers.
Guides Project Managers in identifying and incorporating project stakeholder values into project execution and communication plan and developing strategic project goals and objectives.
Provides subject matter expertise on project execution and technical input on project production.
Supports Project Managers with identifying and mitigating risk throughout the life cycle of the project and managing project financial performance.
Champions the project value with internal stakeholders.
Business Development
Leads the development, establishment and maintenance of relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
Client Experience
Serves as a corporate leadership level contact for projects/programs as needed.
Partners with sector and practice leadership to develop quality and client satisfaction strategies and metrics.
Partners with Project Managers to create and maintain client communication strategies that deliver a consistent client experience.
Ensures their sector’s overall quality and client satisfaction standards are met.
Leadership
Fosters an engaged and dynamic project team culture.
Proactively advises, coaches and mentors less experienced Designers, Engineers and/or Project Managers across teams or practices, providing oversight and guidance on technical and project execution and communication.
Partners with sector leadership to establish and implement goals, policies, objectives standards and strategies related to project management at the sector and/or practice level.
Acts as an escalation resource to resolve project-related conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors and needs to simplify communications and management.
Supports sector and practice leadership by demonstrating and advocating for project management quality and standards across project teams.
Requirements
20 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 16 years cumulative of project management experience
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution required
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and application of building design and construction principles required
Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals
Proven track record of effective collaboration, communication and maintaining effective relationships with project stakeholders over time
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business preferred. 4 years of relevant experience within the AEC or Professional Services industry will be considered in lieu of requisite education.
Project management certification preferred
PE license preferred
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.)
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.)
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 Solutionsmust 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.
Dallas, 5201 Tennyson Parkway, Plano, Texas, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Posted Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
The Project Director provides oversight and coordination of high-profile and/or complex projects/programs and the corresponding project team members. The ideal candidate will have strong connections inside the local Dallas healthcare market and work with our Business Development team to identify local opportunities. They are responsible for the overall project leadership, quality and client experience of assigned projects. They are responsible to train, mentor and provide senior leadership to project team.
This position will be in the Dallas market and has the unique opportunity to help cultivate and establish the Henderson Companies team, brand and presence in this market for the first time. This position will be a key part of the growth strategy for our Healthcare sector in the Dallas market.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Project/Program Management
Observes performance of project managers and provides coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
Oversees overall project quality within their sector, including communication around strategies and opportunities and acting as a resource to all Project Managers.
Performs a range of project/program management responsibilities in collaboration with Project Managers.
Guides Project Managers in identifying and incorporating project stakeholder values into project execution and communication plan and developing strategic project goals and objectives.
Provides subject matter expertise on project execution and technical input on project production.
Supports Project Managers with identifying and mitigating risk throughout the life cycle of the project and managing project financial performance.
Champions the project value with internal stakeholders.
Business Development
Leads the development, establishment and maintenance of relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
Client Experience
Serves as a corporate leadership level contact for projects/programs as needed.
Partners with sector and practice leadership to develop quality and client satisfaction strategies and metrics.
Partners with Project Managers to create and maintain client communication strategies that deliver a consistent client experience.
Ensures their sector’s overall quality and client satisfaction standards are met.
Leadership
Fosters an engaged and dynamic project team culture.
Proactively advises, coaches and mentors less experienced Designers, Engineers and/or Project Managers across teams or practices, providing oversight and guidance on technical and project execution and communication.
Partners with sector leadership to establish and implement goals, policies, objectives standards and strategies related to project management at the sector and/or practice level.
Acts as an escalation resource to resolve project-related conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors and needs to simplify communications and management.
Supports sector and practice leadership by demonstrating and advocating for project management quality and standards across project teams.
Requirements
20 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 16 years cumulative of project management experience
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution required
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and application of building design and construction principles required
Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals
Proven track record of effective collaboration, communication and maintaining effective relationships with project stakeholders over time
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business preferred. 4 years of relevant experience within the AEC or Professional Services industry will be considered in lieu of requisite education.
Project management certification preferred
PE license preferred
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.)
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.)
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 Solutionsmust 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.
Dallas, 5201 Tennyson Parkway, Plano, Texas, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr