Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager – Venue Team

Henderson Engineers is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers within our Venue sector. The role drives technical excellence, operational efficiency, and staff development while ensuring high‑quality project delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural engineering preferred;
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Expert knowledge of engineering design, A&E industry codes, design guides, and standards.
• Proficient knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes.
• Proficient knowledge of BIM modeling, markup, annotation, workflow, and task management applications.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and constructive performance conversation skills.
• High technical aptitude and ability to train others on systems.
• Proven track record of developing high‑performing teams, aligning with organizational goals, and fostering collaboration.
• Proven track record of translating vision into action and culture into practice.
• Experience championing growth through mentorship and cultivating future leaders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Effective critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Team oriented, collaborative, and able to work independently as needed.
• Adaptable to changing environments, priorities, and organizational needs.
• Capable of prioritizing and directing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Self‑starter, proactive, and willing to teach, manage, and help others.
• Trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Additional certifications such as BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.
• Sustainability certifications (LEED, WELL, etc.).
• Performance as an Engineer of Record (EOR).

• Lead a coaching culture across technical staff through goal setting, alignment, and succession planning.
• Build strong leadership teams and support engagement across multiple levels.
• Oversee performance management, set expectations for Engineering Managers, and monitor sector trends.
• Collaborate with sector leadership on business planning, capacity, forecasting, and staffing.
• Cultivate psychological safety and inclusion, leading through trust.
• Ensure discipline‑specific communication translates strategy into clear expectations.
• Act as a career coach, providing feedback and guidance for skill progression.
• Practice effective employee relations and personnel management.
• Provide technical guidance and leverage engineering judgment to solve complex challenges.

• Manage application of quality strategies and ensure standards are met.
• Apply quality assurance tools, processes, and best practices.
• Drive initiatives to enhance engineering processes and operational excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement, adopting advanced technologies.
• Support design and implementation of process improvements, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Work with sector leadership on resource allocation and staff assignment.
• Monitor earned value generation and recommend tools for accurate monitoring.
• Ensure feedback loops on engineering initiatives, staffing, and KPIs function smoothly.
• Serve as a consultant on technical production staff interviews.
• Collaborate closely with engineering leadership to enforce technical processes.
• Manage employee performance, operational needs, evaluations, development, discipline, timesheets, etc.

• Perform to a higher standard associated with a PE license and EOR responsibilities.
• Possibly serve as an Engineer of Record, overseeing signing and sealing of projects.

• Flexible work hours
• Casual dress code
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Receptive and forward‑thinking leadership
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