Associate Practice Area Director - Healthcare Design

Overview As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking a performance-driven, highly motivated leader to collaborate with our global science and technology team with the opportunity to grow into and oversee this practice area in Los Angeles, CA or San Diego, CA or San Francisco, CA . Travel will be required. In this high-level role, you will lead the efforts to pursue, win and execute healthcare projects including inpatient hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, behavioral health facilities, medical office buildings and other facilities. You will provide management review and oversee our regional healthcare team including development of business plans, target pursuits and execute a wide variety of projects, organizational structures, and processes. This role will report regional and practice area leadership for the firm. 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. As a management owned private entity, we seek to reward our key leaders with ownership opportunities to drive overall performance and recognition. Responsibilities As an Associate Practice Area Director, oversee and expand an existing 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 owners, 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. Stay abreast of the market regionally and nationally and keep key team members at the technical forefront of this practice area. Develop an appropriate network within the company to facilitate identification and sharing of relevant information for staffing and project pursuits. Focus on ensuring technical excellence of project delivery and providing expert resolution of issues. Develop, review and coordinate the regional practice area business plan in conjunction with the global Healthcare plan, including coordination with other practice areas, geographies, and service. Demonstrate knowledge of Design/Build proposals and contracts. Coordinate goals with other members of the global team to help execute the business plan. Develop strategies and tactics to explore and penetrate new clients to increase national sales and higher margin work. Oversee project financials and interoffice / client reporting structure. Work toward revenue generation goal of $1 million to $3 million (annual average for two years). Develop and articulate the firm’s value proposition in the market segment to develop market distinction. Lead and/or support sales presentations while focusing on selling integrated services. Be an active leader and problem solver guiding our team and our partners to successfully deliver exceptional projects. Write articles, white papers and speak at industry conferences and events. Responsible for strategic recruitment of senior staff with market specific experience; provide leadership to newly hired direct reports. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute significant years of experience. 15+ years of Life Science design experience, preferably a minimum of 5 years in consulting engineering or A/E firm. Minimum of 7 years of management experience. 5+ years’ experience in developing business for engineering. Thorough knowledge of MEP systems. PE registration is required. 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. Benefits Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program Training and professional development courses Professional development incentive bonuses Dynamic Employee Resource Groups Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy Transit/parking employer stipend ½ day work from home Fridays all year long Equal Employment Opportunity Syska Hennessy Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr