Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Associate Managing Director I
Lead regional MEP engineering practice, grow business, oversee projects & teams
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Build and lead regional staff while coordinating market‑focus activities and ensuring client satisfaction. • Generate new revenue and expand existing streams within the assigned market focus. • Develop and deepen networks with prospective clients, architects, PM/CM firms, and general contractors. • Track leads, forecast project pipelines, and create winning strategies and teams. • Stay current on regional and national market trends and keep the team at the technical forefront. • Facilitate information sharing across the national team for staffing and project pursuits. • Ensure technical excellence of project delivery and resolve complex issues. • Develop and coordinate the regional practice area business plan aligned with the national plan. • Align regional goals with the national team to execute coordinated business plans. • Create strategies to penetrate new clients and increase high‑margin work. • Oversee project financials, inter‑office, and client reporting structures. • Articulate the firm’s value proposition to differentiate the market segment. • Lead or support integrated services sales presentations. • Provide leadership and problem‑solving to guide teams and partners to successful project outcomes. • Author articles, white papers, and present at industry conferences and events. • Recruit senior staff with market‑specific experience and mentor newly hired direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸lead tracking
- ▸project delivery
- ▸financial reporting
- ▸business planning
- ▸client development
What You Bring
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience). • Bring 15+ years of relevant market design experience and thorough knowledge of MEP systems. • Provide at least 7 years of management experience and 7+ years developing business for engineering or construction. • Maintain PE registration and be flexible to travel regionally on the East Coast and occasionally internationally. • Demonstrate strong relationship‑building, communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸mep
- ▸15+ yrs
- ▸management
- ▸pe registration
- ▸communication
Benefits
The work environment provides a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule — on‑site Monday through Thursday for nine hours and a four‑hour remote workday on Friday — along with social events. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, professional development resources, and a collaborative team atmosphere. The position’s salary range is $98,043 to $147,064 USD, adjusted based on experience, skill set, and location, and is complemented by extensive medical, dental, vision, life‑insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and other perks. • Offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life‑insurance, and supplemental benefit plans. • Provide a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching. • Support professional development through training courses, incentive bonuses, and Employee Resource Groups. • Provide competitive paid time off, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round.
Work Environment
Hybrid