New

Business Line Executive

Henderson Engineers
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Kansas, Lenexa
Aug 13, 2025
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 seeking a Business Line Executive to join their leadership team and lead one of our core business units out of our Lenexa, KS or Bentonville, AR office. The Business Line Executive is accountable for the overall strategic direction, revenue, growth, and resiliency of the sector. This role will oversee all efforts relative to client satisfaction, profitability, technical quality, innovation, business development, cross - sector collaboration and employee engagement for the sector. The executive role within the sector is the brand ambassador with both internal and external clients and provides timely updates to other executive team members as well as board members. They are responsible for keeping other members of the executive leadership team apprised of any barriers to growth and providing innovative solutions to those barriers. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities OPERATIONS & QUALITY Oversees all operation areas of the sector through direct supervision of all directors within the sector, accountable for meeting company quality standards across their individual purview Develops the sector annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors (BOD), monitors for adherence throughout the year. Develops, monitors, approves, and implements policies and procedures to ensure sector operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate guidelines. Guides strategy for employee relations and personnel matters including all employment actions within the sector. Develops strategy including personnel structure and accountabilities for the use of companywide technical quality approach. PROFITABILITY Ensures appropriate actions are taken to maximize the financial performance of the sector. Creates and tracks revenue and profitability goals for the team, collaborating and reporting to BOD. Assesses risk to mitigate potential negative impacts to the company. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT / TEAMWORK Demonstrates a One Henderson mindset, partnering with Henderson leadership colleagues to meet organizational goals, collaborate on best practices, and leverage areas where the business can be more successful by working together. Stays current on employee retention and acquisition trends to prioritize efforts and act accordingly. Ensures sufficient training, development, and mentoring of talent. CLIENT EXPERIENCE Partners with BOD, Marketing, and other relevant stakeholders to create client satisfaction metrics, develop goals and plan for an evaluation process for the sector. Drives client acquisition, development, and retention through positive relations with the company and clients, vendors, and competitors. Manages negotiations with outside parties on behalf of the sector. GROWTH & INNOVATION Develops strategic plans for the growth of the sector consistent with the Company mission; addresses new business opportunities with appropriate risk management, business development strategy, and organizational structures. Sets innovation goals for the sector in alignment with company-wide strategies, cascades accountabilities for innovation appropriately throughout the sector and internal partnerships. Identifies and encourages opportunities to use innovative solutions and drive growth. Minimum Qualifications for the Role are: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology or business required. Fourteen (14) or greater years of relevant experience, with at least five (5) years leadership/management experience. Strong history of developing business that is profitable and strategic for continued growth. Demonstrated track record of identifying and closing new business using a consultative, multi-discipline team approach. Proven ability to leverage relationships with principals, developers, vendors, general contractors, and trade partners to learn about current projects underway and potential new business. Preferred Qualifications: MBA/advanced degree preferred. Professional Engineer license preferred. Knowledge of LEED rating system preferred. 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. 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.