Façades Vice President

Thornton Tomasetti • Los Angeles, CA

68d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Façades Vice President with experience in Building Envelope design and investigation to join their rapidly growing team in Los Angeles. This individual will participate in and oversee design consulting for new construction and support investigations of existing building envelopes. The Façade Engineering practice provides consulting services to architects, building owners, and developers, offering a range of services for the full building life cycle to help clients execute ambitious architectural visions. These services include materials research, specialty analyses, detailed design, engineering and construction support, and glass and façade failure investigations. The cladding industry is technology-driven, with innovation being a key aspect, and nearly two-thirds of the facades designed and engineered by Thornton Tomasetti are based on customized systems involving unique combinations of materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including previous progressively responsible project management experience.
• Technical expertise in façade design, building envelope, roofing, waterproofing, and air barrier systems.
• Ability to conduct up-front studies to determine appropriate design systems and develop/guide work, drawings, and calculations as needed.
• Proven knowledge of façade practices, strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to build quick rapport with all levels of employees and clients.
• Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of architectural design, drafting, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques and costs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• An advanced degree can be considered as a part of the candidate’s relevant experience.
• Professional licensure in California is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes broad project strategies, resourcing, and project performance goals.
• Identifies and pursues new clients and project work.
• Serves as primary contact with client.
• Manages projects and team to achieve financial goals.
• Ensures that projects undergo standard quality assurance activities, including design reviews, documentation checks, and design checks.
• Contribute to TT’s leadership by facilitating clear communications and guidance among team leaders, promoting professional relationships internally and externally.
• Monitors team staffing and resourcing needs, collaborates with other project managers, and reports to practice leader.
• Supports the development of company standards relating to façade consulting and commissioning.
• Promotes TT’s services and reputation in the local and national markets.

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: Manager