Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Practice Area Director
Oversee regional engineering practice, drive revenue, manage staff and ensure project excellence.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The director will provide management review and control over multiple engineering units, integrating specialized areas to serve business segments within the Critical Facilities, BET, FMCX, and ICT matrix organization. This high-level position guides development of projects, structures, and processes as part of major engineering programs. • Build and lead staff, coordinate market sector activities, and ensure client satisfaction. • Generate new revenue and expand existing streams within market focus. • Network with owners, architects, PM/CM firms, and general contractors; track leads and forecast project pipeline. • Collaborate with GEO Directors on staffing and project pursuits; ensure technical excellence and resolve client or internal issues. • Recruit senior staff with market‑specific experience; act as industry expert, deliver speaking engagements and white papers.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸revenue generation
- ▸client networking
- ▸technical excellence
- ▸staff recruitment
- ▸engineering management
What You Bring
• Hold a B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience); PE registration required. • Minimum 15 years design experience, including at least 5 years in consulting/A‑E and 7 years of management. • 7+ years of business development experience in engineering; thorough knowledge of MEP systems. • Demonstrated leadership, relationship‑building, communication, and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
Requirements
- ▸pe
- ▸b.s.
- ▸design experience
- ▸management
- ▸business development
- ▸mep
Benefits
The company offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule—four days onsite for nine hours and a four-hour remote day on Friday—plus social events and ownership opportunities for key leaders. Syska’s benefits package reflects respect for employee contributions and personal priorities, featuring comprehensive health plans, retirement matching, professional development, paid time off, and other perks such as transit stipends and regular remote work. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance. • 401(k) plan with generous employer matching. • Professional development courses, incentive bonuses, and dynamic Employee Resource Groups. • Competitive paid time off, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day remote work on Fridays. • Salary range $110,538–$189,237 USD, commensurate with experience.
Work Environment
Hybrid