Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Associate Practice Area Director - Healthcare Design
Lead regional healthcare design practice, drive growth and project delivery.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this senior position you will pursue, win, and execute a variety of healthcare projects—including inpatient hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, behavioral health facilities, and medical office buildings—while managing the regional healthcare team and aligning with both regional and practice‑area leadership. • Lead pursuit, win, and execution of healthcare design projects (hospitals, ASCs, behavioral health, medical offices). • Manage and expand the regional healthcare team while developing business plans and target pursuits. • Generate annual revenue of $1‑3 million and increase existing revenue streams. • Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, PM/CM firms, and general contractors. • Track leads, forecast project pipelines, and create winning strategies and teams. • Ensure technical excellence of project delivery and resolve complex engineering issues. • Develop and coordinate regional practice area business plans in alignment with the global strategy. • Create and evaluate design/build proposals and contract documents. • Lead sales presentations and promote integrated engineering services. • Produce industry articles, white papers, and present at conferences and events. • Recruit, mentor, and lead senior staff with market‑specific expertise. • Oversee project financials, inter‑office, and client reporting structures.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸design proposals
- ▸lead generation
- ▸client relations
- ▸financial reporting
- ▸team management
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience), have a PE license, and bring at least 12 years of life‑science design experience with a minimum of five years in consulting or A/E firms, plus five years of management and business‑development experience. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience). • Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required. • 12+ years of life‑science design experience, with at least 5 years in consulting/A‑E firms. • Minimum of 5 years of management experience. • 5+ years of business development experience in engineering. • Thorough knowledge of MEP systems. • Strong communication, relationship‑building, and self‑motivation skills.
Requirements
- ▸pe
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸12+ yrs
- ▸mep
- ▸management
- ▸biz dev
Benefits
The role offers a flexible schedule of four days on‑site (nine hours each) and a Friday remote half‑day, competitive compensation, and the possibility of ownership opportunities, all within a supportive, diverse, and collaborative culture. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching, robust PTO, transit/parking stipend, professional development programs, employee resource groups, and a commitment to diversity and equity. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. • 401(k) plan with generous employer matching. • Robust paid time off (PTO) policy and flexible work-from-home Fridays. • Transit/parking stipend and professional development incentives. • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups supporting diversity and inclusion.
Work Environment
Hybrid