Associate Practice Area Director II

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. 

We are seeking an Associate Practice Area Director II to join our team in Chicago, IL. As an Associate Practice Area Director II, you will provide management review and control over multiple units of engineering work, (usually integrates several specialized areas of engineering to serve a business segment or directs a single specialization serving several business units) including development of projects, structures, or processes as part of a major engineering program. This position corresponds to the practice area portion of matrix organization currently Critical Facilities (CF), BET, FMCX and ICT

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities

As an Associate Practice Area Director II,  you will be provide overall review and control over multiple engineering projects in the market sector.

Additional responsibilities include:

• 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

Job Requirements

Successful candidates must have a current PE registration and must have Healthcare design experience. In addition, a history of working with projects such as Healthcare, Federal, Critical Facilities, Commercial, and Aviation would be a good fit for this dynamic role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution
• 10+ years of Project Management experience
• 12+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
• 8 years of supervisory experience

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and biometric screenings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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
• Half-day Fridays

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

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