Syska Hennessy Group · 17 hours ago
Associate Practice Area Director / Science + Technology Design
Syska Hennessy Group is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, specializing in highly technical buildings and systems. The Associate Practice Area Director will lead efforts to pursue and win healthcare projects, manage the regional healthcare team, and develop business plans and strategies within the life science sector.
Responsibilities
Build a staff, coordinate the execution of all healthcare activities in your region and maintain client satisfaction
Generate new revenue and increase existing revenue streams within the Healthcare Market Focus
Stay externally focused on developing and deepening your network of prospective clients and business partners, including 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
10+ years of Healthcare 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 highly desired
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
Revenue generation goal of $1-2million in revenue (annual average for two years)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Roth 401(k) Option
Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and biometric screenings
Training and professional development courses
Professional development incentive bonuses
Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
Transit/parking program
Monthly business phone stipend
Work from home Fridays
Opportunity for ownership as part of this management owned company
Company
Syska Hennessy Group
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