Senior Building Envelope Project Director
About The Position
Thornton Tomasetti’s Restoration & Renewal practice investigates existing buildings’ envelope problems and develops evidence-based solutions. The team accesses building exteriors using boom lifts and suspended scaffolds, prepares drawings and specifications for roof and façade repairs, and provides technical support during bidding and construction. Work includes site visits to review construction quality and conformance with contract documents, as well as special inspections. The practice supports property managers, building owners, and design professionals on a range of engineering and architectural issues. Projects mainly involve historic buildings and structures, with some contemporary buildings. As a Senior Project Director in the Restoration and Renewal Practice, you will take a technical and coordination role on complex rehabilitation projects, guide junior engineers, and contribute to thoughtful, high-performance solutions for existing buildings. You will work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and engage with clients while developing toward future project leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Experience in building envelope restoration, preservation architecture, or forensic investigation.
- Demonstrated expertise in façade assessment, repair and rehabilitation design, and construction-phase services for existing and historic buildings.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Experience developing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for restoration projects.
- Ability to solve complex problems, balance priorities, and adapt designs effectively.
- Strong communication skills, emerging leadership ability, and commitment to mentoring junior staff and building professional presence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and refine condition assessments and repair or rehabilitation design tasks, applying sound engineering judgment to existing-building challenges.
- Organize and review project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and reports, to ensure they are clear and suited to the project scope, building conditions, and construction constraints.
- Coordinate proactively with architects, envelope consultants, contractors, and engineers, taking responsibility for day-to-day technical decisions.
- Support and mentor junior team members through delegation and feedback.
- Assist with project management activities and contribute to proposals.
- Attend site visits and construction meetings and participate 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 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
Senior
