Building Enclosure Vice President

USA Thornton Tomasetti • Boston, MA

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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. Our Forensics practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues. As a Building Enclosure Vice President within our Forensics Practice, you'll provide strategic and technical leadership for some of the firm's most challenging building enclosure investigations and consulting projects. Leveraging your expertise in façades, roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope systems, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary teams, and shape the growth of our Forensics practice. You'll drive business development, mentor future leaders, and influence the technical direction of projects and services across the firm. This is a high-impact opportunity for an industry leader looking to advance innovation, expand client relationships, and leave a lasting mark on the built environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture; Master's or PhD preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA); additional building enclosure credentials (RRC, RRO, RWC, RBEC, etc.) are a plus.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in building enclosure consulting, forensic investigations, and engineering leadership.
• Extensive experience with façade, roofing, waterproofing, and building enclosure investigations, assessments, and rehabilitation of complex projects.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, grow a book of business, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience serving as an expert witness or supporting litigation matters is preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills, with the ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical oversight for complex building enclosure investigations, forensic evaluations, and consulting projects from pursuit through completion.
• Serve as the primary client partner, building long-term relationships while delivering exceptional technical solutions and client service.
• Direct investigations involving building enclosure failures, construction defects, water intrusion, façade, roofing, waterproofing, and other building envelope performance issues.
• Oversee field investigations, façade assessments, and performance testing of building enclosure systems, including curtainwall, roofing, and waterproofing assemblies.
• Lead damage assessments, cause-and-origin investigations, and the development of repair recommendations, drawings, specifications, and construction administration services.
• Serve as an expert witness or technical expert in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams while driving business development, proposals, and strategic growth of the Building Enclosure practice.
• Oversee project financial performance, quality, staffing, and schedules while contributing to firm strategy through technical thought leadership.

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
• Other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior