What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applied Computing Manager position at Henderson Engineers?
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 an Applied Computing Manager to join their IT Team. The Applied Computing Manager is responsible for the conceptualization and process documentation of computational tools and environments that support the organization’s design and engineering needs. Acting as a vital liaison between engineers and the design technology group, they ensure that custom-built tools are designed to align with workflows, resolve challenges, and meet user expectations. In this role, the Applied Computing Manager serves as both a technical lead and subject matter expert, guiding the tool development lifecycle, delivering user training, and driving research and innovation in computational methods.
Minimum Qualifications for the Role are:
Development Environment & Platform Management:
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.
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 an Applied Computing Manager to join their IT Team. The Applied Computing Manager is responsible for the conceptualization and process documentation of computational tools and environments that support the organization’s design and engineering needs. Acting as a vital liaison between engineers and the design technology group, they ensure that custom-built tools are designed to align with workflows, resolve challenges, and meet user expectations. In this role, the Applied Computing Manager serves as both a technical lead and subject matter expert, guiding the tool development lifecycle, delivering user training, and driving research and innovation in computational methods.
Minimum Qualifications for the Role are:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied computing, engineering, mathematics, or a related field required. Equivalent years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- 5 years of experience in computational tool development and building systems design, preferably within an engineering, design, or technical environment required, including 3 years of experience working with structured programming language for computational design and problem-solving purposes.
- Expertise in tool deployment and platform administration for ensuring user engagement and ease of access.
- Demonstrated experience in leading the full lifecycle of tool development, from gathering user requirements through deployment and ongoing support.
- Proficiency in Python programming for computational applications, including developing custom tools and add-ins.
- Experience in computational design methods and their applications in engineering and problem-solving.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex user needs into technical solutions.
- Ability to stay ahead of emerging trends in computational methods, tools, and technologies through ongoing research.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively train and support users, translating technical concepts into user-friendly instructions.
- Certifications in Python programming or related computational tools are preferred.
- Prior experience providing training and support for computational, or engineering tools is highly preferred.
Development Environment & Platform Management:
- Establish and maintain a development environment for user built computational tools in Python, designed to meet the organization's specific design and engineering needs.
- Administer and optimize the computational tool deployment platform, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows and ease of use for end-users.
- Lead the collection and definition of user requirements for computational tools and custom add-ins, translating user needs into actionable development goals.
- Oversee the problem architecture, UX conceptualization and alignment between user expectations and custom build design software.
- Map design problems to computational approaches to be used in the creation of custom software for use in our design workflows.
- Develop and deliver training programs to upskill users in advanced computational tools for problem-solving and design optimization.
- Provide ongoing technical support to users, troubleshooting issues and ensuring the smooth adoption of computational tools across the organization.
- Respond to service desk tickets related to custom design software in a timely and efficient manner, resolving escalated service desk tickets.
- Function as a subject matter expert and user advocate, ensuring the development of computational tools aligns with operational requirements and delivers tangible value to end-users.
- Conduct continuous research into emerging technologies and computational methods, identifying opportunities for integration of innovative tools and techniques into the organizational processes.
- Lead innovation initiatives within applied computing, exploring and implementing new computational approaches and tools that enhance the efficiency and creativity of design and engineering workflows and solutions.
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.
