Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Practice Area Director
Lead regional engineering practice, drive revenue, manage staff and client projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this high‑level role the director provides management review and control over multiple engineering units, integrating specialized areas to serve business segments and directing major engineering programs. The position reports within the matrix organization covering Critical Facilities, BET, FMCX, and ICT, and offers a flexible work schedule (Monday‑Thursday in‑office, Friday remote) plus a supportive culture and social events. Key responsibilities include building and staffing a regional team, coordinating market‑sector activities, generating new revenue and expanding existing streams, and maintaining client satisfaction. The director will develop networks with owners, architects, PM/CM firms, and general contractors, track leads, forecast pipelines, ensure technical excellence, resolve client or internal issues, and lead strategic recruitment of senior staff while acting as an industry‑recognized expert through speaking engagements and white papers. • Generate new revenue and increase existing streams within the market focus • Network with prospective clients, owners, architects, and general contractors • Track leads for major projects and assist GEO director with pipeline forecasting • Keep team members at the technical forefront of their practice areas • Collaborate with GEO directors on staffing and project pursuits • Ensure technical excellence of project delivery and resolve complex issues • Address client or partner complaints and internal technical/financial challenges • Strategically recruit senior staff with market‑specific experience • Act as an industry‑recognized expert, delivering speaking engagements and white papers
Key Responsibilities
- ▸revenue generation
- ▸client networking
- ▸lead tracking
- ▸technical excellence
- ▸strategic recruitment
- ▸thought leadership
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience), a PE license, and at least 15 years of design experience with 5+ years in consulting engineering, plus 7+ years of management and business development experience. Strong leadership, relationship‑building, communication, and organizational skills are required, as well as deep MEP knowledge and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience) • 15+ years of design experience; minimum 5 years in consulting or A/E firm • Minimum 7 years of management experience • 7+ years of business development experience in engineering • Thorough knowledge of MEP systems • Professional Engineer (PE) registration required • Effective team player able to work independently or collaboratively • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸mep knowledge
- ▸design experience
- ▸management
- ▸business development
- ▸bachelor's
Benefits
Syska offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, professional development programs, incentive bonuses, employee resource groups, generous PTO, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays. Compensation ranges from $110,538 to $189,237 USD, commensurate with experience and location, and ownership opportunities are available for key leaders. • Robust medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance plans • 401(k) with generous employer matching contribution • Training and professional development courses • Professional development incentive bonuses • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups • Competitive paid time off policy • Transit/parking employer stipend • Half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays throughout the year
Work Environment
Hybrid