Sr. Project Manager (Aviation Lounge/Luxury)

About the role

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings—we're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. As an ESOP, each employee-owner is an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail sectors.

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

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.
• 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, prioritizes audiences, and adjusts communication based on needs. Facilitates efficient workflow and exchange of information.
• Integrity: Leads by example, challenges assumptions, creates candid feedback loops, and delivers on personal commitments.
• Quality Orientation: Recognizes areas for improvement, creates urgency to tackle problems, and holds others accountable for their best work.
• Teamwork/Inclusion: Prioritizes team needs, promotes collaboration, and confronts exclusionary behavior.
• Continuous Learning: Pursues new knowledge, encourages experimentation, and applies lessons learned from mistakes.
• Functional/Technical Expertise: Leverages expertise to contribute to team and company goals, maintaining relevant skills and abilities.

Requirements

• 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 a 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%).

Benefits

• Culture:
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health and Wellness Initiatives
  • Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership
  • Clear Career Path Options
• Financial:
  • Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid Training for Professional Development
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
  • Paid Term Life and Disability
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time
  • Financial Wellness & Coaching Program

Pay

Individual salaries may vary based on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Geographic cost of labor differentials may also apply.

• New York Salary Range: $146,400 to $219,600
• Los Angeles Salary Range: $139,200 to $208,800
• Las Vegas Salary Range: $126,000 to $189,000