Practice Area Director

The role

The Practice Area Director provides management review and control over multiple units of engineering work. This leader will build staff, coordinate market sector activities, and generate revenue within the Southern region.

What you will do

• Build a staff
• Coordinate the execution of all market sector activities in the region
• Maintain client satisfaction
• Generate new revenue and increase existing revenue streams
• Network with prospective clients and business partners
• Track leads for major pursuits and forecast a pipeline of projects
• Collaborate with Directors for staffing and project pursuits
• Ensure technical excellence of project delivery
• Resolve client complaints or internal technical and financial issues
• Perform speaking engagements and author White Papers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years of design experience
• Minimum of 7 years of management experience
• 7+ years’ experience in developing business for engineering
• Thorough knowledge of MEP systems
• PE registration is required
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Excellent organization skills

Nice to have

• Minimum of 5 years in consulting engineering or A/E firm

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• 1/2 day work from home Fridays all year long
• Ownership opportunities

About the company

Syska Hennessy Group is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services specializing in highly technical buildings. It is a management owned private entity.