About the position
CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Managing Director/Business Line Director to join our Buildings Design Business Line located near any of our major Eastern US office locations including Portland, ME; Albany, NY; Boston, MA; or Parsippany, NJ. With a long history of public and private projects — schools, manufacturing and warehouses, sports venues, courthouses, multifamily housing and healthcare facilities — CHA has honed our approach to high-performance buildings, prioritizing energy conservation and promoting green building principles. From designing schools that inspire learning to repurposing manufacturing sites into vibrant cultural hubs, our team's adaptability shines through. The Managing Director/Business Line Director will oversee the overall P&L management and strategic direction of the Buildings Design business line to ensure profitable growth within its multiple business practices. This includes developing and executing a growth strategy, managing staffing, project management, technical excellence, quality assurance, and operational activities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality projects and services.
- Collaborate with corporate leadership to set and achieve operational and financial strategies.
- Manage the Business Line's financial performance and annual budget.
- Oversee project execution; ensure proper processes and design principles are followed.
- Work with Sector Leadership, Business Practice Leaders, and HR to address growth and improvement areas.
- Determine appropriate staffing levels in collaboration with Sector President, Sector Controller, and Business Practice Leaders.
- Foster communication and coordination across Business Practices, markets, and employees.
- Lead new business bookings and support proposal efforts.
- Work with the Marketing/Communication team to position and brand the business line services and develop growth plans.
- Identify potential acquisition targets to support business growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Structural engineering, Bachelor degree in Architecture, or related field is required; M.S. or MBA preferred.
- A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience is required.
- Professional Engineer License (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) required.
- Strategic thinker to properly position the group for strong growth and financial performance.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of his/her business line as well as the adaptability for future services to be offered.
- Demonstrated financial management skills and understanding of the P&L.
- An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
- A high energy, results-oriented, resourceful leader who can establish themselves as a credible strategic member of management within the company.
- Technically astute and strategic in thinking to properly position the business line for strong technical and financial performance and client satisfaction.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and understanding of their respective business line.
- Strong ability to resolve matters timely and lead initiatives/projects to completion with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, build and manage relationships across the company, and influence decisions from the top down and bottom up.
- Trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information or situations with discretion.
- Ability to travel on occasion.
Benefits
- Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000
- Salary is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
