Architect Project Director

USA Thornton Tomasetti • Newark, NJ

9d • $96,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Your Role As a Project Director in our Restoration and Renewals Practice, you’ll take on a key technical and coordination role, owning complex rehabilitation challenges, guiding junior engineers, and shaping the delivery of thoughtful, high‑performance solutions for existing buildings. You’ll work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and step into meaningful client-facing opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your impact and grow into future project leadership, this is the place to do it.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in building envelope restoration, preservation architecture, or forensic investigation, with demonstrated expertise in façade assessment, repair and rehabilitation design, and construction‑phase services for existing and historic buildings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit, and experience developing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support restoration projects.
• Solve complex problems with confidence, balancing priorities, and adapting designs effectively.
• Strong communication and emerging leadership, with a commitment to mentor junior staff and build your professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine condition assessments, repair or rehabilitation design tasks, adapting technical skills and solving existing‑building challenges with strong engineering judgment.
• Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly, reviewing junior staff’s work, and tailoring drawings, specifications, and reports to project scope, building conditions, and construction constraints.
• Coordinate proactively with architects, envelope consultants, contractors, and engineers, taking increased responsibility for day‑to-day technical decisions.
• Support and mentor junior team members through effective delegation and feedback, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Grow your leadership skills by assisting with project management activities, contributing to proposals, attending site visits and construction meetings, and engaging in client‑facing opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees