At Henderson, We're About More Than Just Buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.
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 and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country 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, and 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 provide dream-up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct 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
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.
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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
Required Education, Experience, Licenses & Technical Competencies
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
- 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/.
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.
Pay Transparency:
Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.
Salary ranges:
Los Angeles Salary Range: $76,096 - $114,144
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.
Henderson Engineers Los Angeles, California, USA Office
510 West 6th St., Suite 800, Los Angeles, United States, 90014
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