Associate Practice Area Director

The role

You will lead efforts to pursue, win and execute pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory, and medical device projects. You will oversee the regional life sciences team, develop business plans, and manage project financials.

What you will do

• Build a staff in your region and maintain client satisfaction
• Generate new revenue and increase existing revenue streams
• Develop and deepen network of prospective clients and business partners
• Track leads for major pursuits and forecast a pipeline of projects
• Stay abreast of the market regionally and nationally
• Develop and coordinate the regional practice area business plan
• Oversee project financials and interoffice / client reporting structure
• Work towards revenue generation goal of $1 million to $3 million
• Lead and support sales presentations
• Write articles, white papers and speak at industry conferences

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years of Life Science design experience
• Minimum of 7 years of management experience
• 7+ years’ experience in developing business for engineering
• Thorough knowledge of MEP systems
• Effective team player
• Excellent organization skills

Nice to have

• significant years of experience to substitute for degree
• minimum of 5 years in consulting engineering or A/E firm
• PE registration

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.