Building Envelope Project Director
About The Position
As a Project Director in Thornton Tomasetti’s Restoration & Renewal Practice, you will lead complex evaluations and guide multidisciplinary teams delivering renovation, restoration, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation projects. You will develop design strategies, ensure technical excellence, manage project execution, and engage with clients to align project goals with preservation, functional, and aesthetic objectives. The role also offers opportunities to develop project leadership skills through project management activities and client-facing work. The practice investigates problems in existing building envelopes and develops evidence-based solutions. Work can include exterior observations using boom lifts and suspended scaffolds; drawings and specifications for roof and façade repairs; technical support during bidding and construction; site visits to review work quality and conformance with contract documents; and special inspections. Projects primarily involve historic buildings and structures, as well as contemporary buildings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
- At least 4 years of architectural experience in renovation, adaptive reuse, or historic preservation projects.
- Ability to solve complex problems confidently, balance priorities, and adapt designs effectively.
- Ability to lead coordination across disciplines, communicate clearly, and mentor junior staff.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead evaluations, restorations, and design improvements for building envelopes, architectural systems, and historic fabric.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables and review work produced by junior staff.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and consultants to develop integrated solutions.
- Support junior team members through effective delegation and feedback.
- Assist with project management activities and participate in client-facing opportunities.
- Develop design strategies and oversee project execution.
- Provide technical support during bidding and construction, including site visits to review work quality and conformance with contract documents.
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 benefits where available.
- 401(k) retirement savings with company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
