4 years of relevant experience required, including 2 years of project support
Basic understanding of project execution and building design
Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others
Proven collaboration, communication, and organization skills
Proficiency in core competencies outlined in the job description
Responsibilities
Support project execution and coordination under the Project Manager's guidance
Assist in developing project proposals and coordinating contracts
Coordinate tracking of project deliverables
Schedule and assign tasks to team members
Organize and document project meetings
Facilitate internal and external project communication
Maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and expenditures
Shadow Project Managers to enhance communication and coordination skills
Benefits
Flexible work hours
Casual dress code
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Health and wellness initiatives
Receptive leadership
Clear career path options
Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
Employee stock ownership plan
Paid training for professional development
Performance bonuses
Comprehensive insurance coverage
Paid term life and disability insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and sick leave
Financial wellness and coaching program
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Project Coordinators support Project Managers in organizing and executing projects by managing schedules, deliverables, documentation, and communication. While not responsible for leading projects, they are expected to develop a project management mindset-actively learning how projects are structured, tracked, and delivered. This role serves as an entry point into project management while building foundational knowledge of engineering design, construction practices, and project delivery processes.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Project Management
Supports project execution and coordination with increasing independence under the direction of the Project Manager.
Assists in the development of project proposals and contract coordination to build foundational knowledge of scope, fee, and delivery planning.
Coordinates the development and tracking of project deliverables.
Assists in the scheduling and assignment of tasks to internal team members.
Organizes, attends, and documents project meetings with attention to follow-through and accountability.
Supports internal and external project communication to ensure consistent information sharing across stakeholders.
Maintains and monitors project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
Actively shadows Project Managers to build skills in communication, coordination, influence, and professional judgment.
Program Management (where applicable)
Supports fee development, project setup and scoping practices for program projects.
Assists in coordinating client service and communication across designated program efforts.
Quality
Assists with communicating and coordinating project quality expectations.
Helps maintain project quality documentation and supports the quality review process.
Identifies project-related issues and proactively works with the Project Manager to support resolution.
Client Experience
Serves as a secondary point of contact on select project tasks.
Partners with the Project Manager to ensure client needs and perspectives are considered in project execution.
Supports resolution of project-related issues and coordinates responses to client inquiries.
Assists Project Managers with client relationship maintenance and business development efforts as requested.
Core Competencies
Communication
Keeps others informed conveying information clearly and with an appropriate level of detail
Listens attentively to others and takes an interest in what they have to say
Responds openly to others encouraging honest, productive communication
Integrity
Demonstrates consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and experiences others
Takes responsibility for personal actions and delivers on commitments
Aims to understand how actions impact others
Quality Orientation
Takes steps to ensure work is done correctly
Delivers on client expectations
Strives to follow policies and procedures
Teamwork/Inclusion
Shares time and effort with others
Takes interest and learns from the diversity of others
Shows enthusiasm for team goals
Continuous Learning
Views mistakes as a growth opportunity
Recognizes gaps in personal knowledge and pursues opportunities to learn
Engages others when tackling an unfamiliar task or responsibility
Functional/Technical Expertise
Recognizes routine problems and identify solutions
Keeps up with industry and/or discipline standards
Maintains best practice throughout all job functions
4 years of relevant experience required, with 2 years cumulative of project support experience
Basic understanding of project execution required
Basic understanding of building design and construction principles required
Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals
Successful 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/.
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