Supervising Designer 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 a Supervising Designer II to join our team in Chicago, IL. As Supervising Designer 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 a Supervising Designer II you will be providing overall review and control over multiple engineering projects in the market sector.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assists Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.
• Coordinates and assigns various projects to be performed by the engineering team (i.e., system design and project engineering).
• Establishes design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Lead and supervise staff members as they perform their tasks.
• Manages Construction Administrative duties, such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing Bulletins and Addenda, etc. (PM) - Coordinates with accounting to prepare monthly project invoices. Monitors project accounts receivable and contacts the client as needed to expedite payment.
• Monitors all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, Owners, etc.
• Participates in and contributes to business unit TLC.
• Participates in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Prepare proposals and administer project contracts between SHG and the client, including Add Service Agreements.
• Provides periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations.
• Supervises and leads coordination meetings.
• Supervises preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions.
• Supervises 3 – 4 employees, and a Project Manager for Projects up to 100M and over construction costs.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma with trade school certification in CAD Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical fields or AA degree in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical fields relevant experience or equivalent work experience.
• 15+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry

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:

• 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

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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