Business Practice Leader - MEP

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Lead with Vision as a Business Practice Leader – MEP — Drive Strategy, Inspire Talent, and Accelerate Business Growth

Are you a strategic, growth‑minded leader who excels at guiding high‑performing teams, elevating operational excellence, and shaping a strong market presence? Do you thrive at the intersection of business strategy, people leadership, and client impact?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Business Practice Leader – MEP to provide expert guidance, visionary leadership, and technical excellence for our MEP Team in Albany, NY; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; or working remotely. This is your opportunity to champion business practice performance, inspire teams, and drive sustainable growth across markets.

What You'll Do:

• Inspire and develop a high‑performing team while maintaining strong awareness of morale and engagement
• Drive strategic growth, positioning the Business Practice as a recognized industry leader
• Ensure exceptional project delivery, consistent standards, and high client satisfaction
• Lead financial performance—setting targets, managing budgets, and optimizing key metrics
• Strengthen project management excellence and guide technical approaches across the practice
• Align staffing and resources to meet workload demands and support organizational goals
• Champion cross‑practice collaboration to enhance efficiency and enterprise success
• Advance business development efforts, representing the practice in proposals, interviews, and market outreach

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment
• Persuasive, articulate communicator—effective one‑on‑one, in teams, and with large groups
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to position the practice for growth and technical excellence
• Deep understanding of Business Practice operations, future service opportunities, and market needs
• Demonstrated financial management experience with solid P&L comprehension
• High energy, results-oriented leader with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Strong ability to manage confidential information, resolve issues quickly, and drive initiatives to completion
• Proven relationship builder skilled in motivating teams and fostering cross organizational collaboration
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead a Business Practice with significant impact on strategic direction and organizational success
• Shape high‑quality project delivery that strengthens client trust and enhances CHA’s reputation
• Enjoy a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth, advancement, and meaningful influence

Curious about the impactful work our MEP team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/building-design/.

Salary Range:

$180,000 - $200,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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