Syska Hennessy Group · 3 days ago
Practice Area Director
Syska Hennessy Group is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, specializing in highly technical buildings. They are seeking a Practice Area Director to oversee engineering practices, manage client relationships, and drive revenue growth in their Southern region.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Build a staff, coordinate the execution of all market sector activities in your region and maintain client satisfaction
Generate new revenue and increase existing revenue streams within the different Market focuses
Stay externally focused on developing and deepening your network of prospective clients and business partners, including owner, architects, and PM/CM firms, as well as key general contractors
Track leads for major pursuits, forecast a pipeline of projects and develop winning strategies and teams
Directly generate new revenue and increase existing revenue streams within Market Focus
Externally focused on entertaining and networking with prospective clients and business partners
Track leads for major projects and assist Geo director with forecasting a pipeline of projects
Stay abreast of market and keeps key team members at the technical forefront of the respective practice areas
Collaborate with Directors (GEO) for staffing and project pursuits
Focuses on ensuring technical excellence of project delivery and providing expert resolutions of issues
Gets directly involved and drives to conclusion; client/partners complaints or internal technical/financial issues
Responsible for strategic recruitment of senior staff with market specific experience
Industry recognized expert; authors/performs speaking engagements and authors White Papers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute significant years of experience
15+ years of design experience, preferably minimum of 5 years in consulting engineering or A/E firm
Minimum of 7 years of management experience
7+ years' experience in developing business for engineering
Thorough knowledge of MEP systems
PE registration is required
Effective team player with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
Robust, comprehensive 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
½ day work from home Fridays all year long
Company
Syska Hennessy Group
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