Fire Engineering Manager

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings

We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

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 services across multiple high-growth markets 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, & 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 dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design 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

Henderson Engineers is looking to hire a Fire Engineering Manager to join their Retail Business Line. An Engineering Manager serves as a hybrid discipline technical leader and people manager within their sector, maintaining a strong technical presence while also responsible for team development, performance feedback and resource management. They lead a team of engineers and designers and play a critical role in developing the team to their full potential through mentoring and career pathing, and connect staff, projects and technical resources to deliver technical excellence, operational efficiency and meet sector and organization-wide goals. They facilitate the application of "how we work" in design as an organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

In a limited capacity, an Engineering Manager designs the most complex advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines, solving the most complex engineering problems.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e. : mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) preferred. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant progressive experience required.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and / or program types required.
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Demonstrated history of building trust-based relationships within teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy and clarity, navigate performance conversations constructively and support team members through challenge and change.
• Demonstrated interest in growing others through regular feedback, career guidance and skills-based mentoring.
• High technical aptitude : ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes. Comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers.
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize, execute and / or direct multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and / or help others as needed.
• Must be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers. Ability to work independently as needed.
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize, execute and / or direct multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and / or help others as needed.
• Must be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications :

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities :

Team Leadership & Development :

Drafting & Design :

Client Experience :

Continuous Learning :

Professional Engineer & Engineer of Record

(where applicable) :

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.

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