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Henderson Engineers · 1 day ago

Practice Manager

Lenexa, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Henderson Engineers is a company focused on integrating building design and construction processes with a people-first culture. They are seeking a Practice Manager to supervise production staff, manage client relationships, and ensure operational efficiency within their Retail Sector.

CommercialIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists the Practice Director to align resources appropriately with projects to maximize labor efficiency and prioritize client expectations

Provides feedback to Practice Director and Sector Operations Director regarding staffing and client needs to inform hiring decisions and/or improvement efforts

Serves as hiring manager for the practice leading interviews for production staff and project managers

Supervises production staff in project execution and client service to ensure consistency in service delivery across projects

Manages employee performance and operational needs, as necessary – e.g., evaluations, employee development, discipline, timesheets

Practices effective employee relations and personnel management within the practice

Teams with technical managers to align appropriate training, development, and mentoring of talent

Communicates opportunities and gaps in employee development to practice and sector leadership

Collaborates with organizational, sector, practice, and/or office leadership to foster an engaged, dynamic employee culture and lead company-wide events and initiatives

Manages client relationships, especially within their geographical region, as requested by Practice Director

May serve as a strategic client contact within local geographic region for assigned practice and/or for other practices building a new regional presence

Maintains knowledge and presence within the industry to contribute to project pursuits

Assists Practice Director and marketing staff to generate proposals and determine a profitable fee structure that aligns with the practice strategy

Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements, and practice trends

Serves as Project Manager for critical clients and projects within the practice, as needed

Qualification

Engineering design fundamentalsLeadership experienceProject managementPersonnel managementClient relationship managementEmployee developmentTeam leadingProblem-solving skills

Required

Years of relevant experience in leadership/management position will be considered in lieu of requisite education

Eight (8) or greater years of relevant experience, with a minimum of two (2) years in personnel or project management experience

Proven track record in contributing to the growth and development of client-focused engineering teams, as well as ability to motivate, direct, and coach staff

Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description

Preferred

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

Demonstrates excellent motivation, team leading / personnel management, and the ability to achieve goals and objectives

Broad proficiency of engineering design fundamentals and advanced knowledge of the A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards. Knowledge may apply to a broad range of practice, project, or program types

Direct experience in design and/or management of complex, unique projects

Demonstrates a strong technical competency and problem-solving skills