Managing Director I

Syska Hennessy Group

The Role

Overview

Lead regional practice, drive growth, manage P&L, oversee staff and projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical execution
  • qaqc
  • financial performance
  • budget planning
  • business development
  • talent development

Tasks

-Cross-sell our services to multiple clients and know the local marketplace -Responsible for implementing Vision 2025 and 2035 initiatives -Responsible for overall talent growth and development including recruitment, performance reviews, and training needs -Establish yearly budgets and business plans; collections accounts receivable. -Responsible for implementing and enforcing company-wide standards and playbooks -Responsible for coordinating office events -Responsible for a P & L and achieving high level of financial performance including tracking of NEF, UC, UC%, multiplier, billing, collections, etc. -Collaborate with Practice Area Directors for staffing and project pursuits -Manages the (GEO) profit and loss; 2 to 4.25 million (annual average for two years) NEF -Externally focuses on networking with clients and leading the team to generate new revenue and increase existing revenue streams -Ultimate responsibility for technical execution of the project inclusive of ensuring QAQC -Write proposals and negotiate contracts, risk mitigation -Maintain high-level employee morale

Requirements

  • pe registration
  • mep knowledge
  • engineering management
  • bachelors degree
  • design experience
  • team player

What You Bring

-5+ years’ experience in developing business for engineering, or construction -PE registration highly desired -Effective team player; ability to work independently or in a team environment -Thorough knowledge of MEP systems -Flexible to regional travel to sites within the East Coast; international occasion travel may be necessary -5 years engineering management and P&L experience -Minimum of 5 years of management experience -Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute significant years of experience -Industry recognized with specialized knowledge of the local or city AEC building market -Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously -15+ years of relevant market design experience

Benefits

-Revenue generation goal of $1-1.5 million in revenue (annual average for two years) -Training and professional development courses -Transit/parking employer stipend -Robust, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans -½ day work from home Fridays all year long -401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program -Achieve meaningful 8% year over year growth -Dynamic Employee Resource Groups -Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy -Professional development incentive bonuses

The Company

About Syska Hennessy Group

-Two mechanical engineers launched a firm that would define MEP systems for iconic high‑rise structures. -Over nearly a century, it has grown into a global powerhouse integrating consulting, engineering, commissioning, and ICT services. -Typical assignments include mission‑critical data hubs, airports, hospitals, universities, museums, and corporate campuses. -Specialists design mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, AV, telecom, security, and vertical‑transport systems. -Standout facts include pioneering air‑conditioning in the Frick Collection, river‑water cooling for the UN HQ, and designing the Lincoln Center.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Healthcare

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Institutional

Fire/Life Safety

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Architectural Lighting

Vertical Transportation

Commissioning

Sustainability and Decarbonization

Building Systems

Water Resources

Government

Residential

Hospitality

Educational

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Electronic Security

Fire Suppression

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)