Practice Manager

Henderson Engineers - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shawnee, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Practice Manager at Henderson Engineers will oversee the Retail Sector with a focus on Restaurants, managing production staff and ensuring high-quality project execution. This role involves guiding employee development, maintaining production standards, and fostering strong client relationships. The Practice Manager will play a crucial role in aligning resources with project needs and contributing to the growth of the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff executing the work of the practice.
• Assign project responsibilities and manage work performance.
• Guide employee development efforts and foster positive employee engagement.
• Inform employment needs and decisions for production staff within the practice.
• Maintain production systems, standards, and processes that meet client needs.
• Assist the Practice Director in aligning resources with projects to maximize labor efficiency.
• Provide feedback regarding staffing and client needs to inform hiring decisions.
• Serve as hiring manager for the practice, leading interviews for production staff and project managers.
• Manage employee performance and operational needs, including evaluations and discipline.
• Collaborate with leadership to foster an engaged employee culture and lead company-wide initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a strategic client contact within the local region.
• Ensure production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, marketing, or business preferred.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience, with a minimum of two years in personnel or project management experience.
• Proven track record in contributing to the growth and development of client-focused engineering teams.
• Ability to motivate, direct, and coach staff effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent motivation and team leading skills.
• Broad proficiency of engineering design fundamentals and advanced knowledge of the A&E industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Direct experience in design and/or management of complex, unique projects.
• Strong technical competency and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 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
• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 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 off
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program