Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Associate Practice Area Director - CF
Lead regional practice, win & deliver pharma, lab, semiconductor, and medical device projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this high-level position you will lead the pursuit, win, and execution of pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical device projects while overseeing the regional science and technology team and developing business plans. The role reports to the regional and practice area leader for the firm. • Lead pursuit, win, and execution of pharmaceutical, laboratory, semiconductor, and medical device projects. • Oversee regional science and technology team, develop business plans, and manage project delivery. • Expand and manage existing staff, coordinate Critical Facilities activities, and maintain client satisfaction. • Generate new revenue ($1M‑$3M annually) and increase existing revenue streams. • Build and deepen network with owners, architects, PM/CM firms, and general contractors. • Track leads, forecast pipeline, and develop winning strategies and teams. • Stay abreast of regional and global market trends; ensure technical excellence. • Coordinate regional practice area business plan with global strategy and other practice areas. • Develop strategies to penetrate new clients and increase high‑margin work. • Oversee project financials and reporting to interoffice/client stakeholders. • Articulate firm’s value proposition and lead integrated service sales presentations. • Write articles, white papers, and present at industry conferences. • Recruit senior staff with market‑specific experience and provide leadership to direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project execution
- ▸team management
- ▸critical facilities
- ▸revenue generation
- ▸client networking
- ▸financial reporting
What You Bring
Associate Practice Area Director -CF. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. This role can be located in Los Angeles, CA, with travel required. • Minimum 12 years life‑science design experience, 5+ years consulting engineering, 5+ years management. • Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; PE registration required. • Proven expertise in MEP systems and business development for engineering.
Requirements
- ▸12+ yrs
- ▸pe
- ▸mep
- ▸electrical
- ▸business development
- ▸management
Benefits
Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule—Monday to Thursday in the office for nine hours and a four‑hour remote workday on Friday—along with fun social events. As a management‑owned private entity we reward key leaders with ownership opportunities to drive performance. We provide a flexible benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) with generous matching, professional development courses and incentives, employee resource groups, competitive PTO, a transit/parking stipend, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays. The California salary range for this position is $114,143 to $165,000, adjusted for experience and location. • Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, professional development, ERGs, PTO, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day remote Fridays. • Salary range $114,143–$165,000 (California).
Work Environment
Onsite