Practice Area Director

Overview

Lead engineering practice, grow team, drive revenue, manage projects and client relations

Key Responsibilities

• client issues
• staffing
• technical excellence
• lead tracking
• revenue growth
• recruitment

Tasks

-Gets directly involved and drives to conclusion; client/partners complaints or internal technical/financial issues -Collaborate with Directors (GEO) for staffing and project pursuits -Focuses on ensuring technical excellence of project delivery and providing expert resolutions of issues -Track leads for major projects and assist Geo director with forecasting a pipeline of projects -Directly generate new revenue and increase existing revenue streams within Market Focus -Responsible for strategic recruitment of senior staff with market specific experience -Stay abreast of market and keeps key team members at the technical forefront of the respective practice areas

Requirements

• bachelors
• mep
• pe
• management
• business development
• design experience

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute significant years of experience -Thorough knowledge of MEP systems -Externally focused on entertaining and networking with prospective clients and business partners -Industry recognized expert; authors/performs speaking engagements and authors White Papers -Minimum of 7 years of management experience -PE registration is required. -7+ years’ experience in developing business for engineering -Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously -15+ years of design experience, preferably minimum of 5 years in consulting engineering or A/E firm -Effective team player with the ability to work independently or in a team environment

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Benefits

-½ day work from home Fridays all year long -Dynamic Employee Resource Groups -Training and professional development courses -Professional development incentive bonuses -Robust, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans -Transit/parking employer stipend -401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program -Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

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.

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