Senior Facade Project Director

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

11d • $103,000 - $145,000

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 If you’re a façade engineer or consultant seeking deeper technical challenges, broader leadership opportunities, and a path toward becoming a recognized building-enclosure expert, this is where growth accelerates. Our Senior Project Engineers advance beyond execution; they shape project direction, elevate technical rigor, and become trusted contributors on complex façade and enclosure systems. You’ll collaborate with leading architects, developers, and consultants on cutting-edge façade systems while strengthening your expertise in performance-driven design, and leading projects and project teams. You’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibility and will grow your expertise faster because our environment is built for developing exceptional consultants intro industry leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of façade engineering or building-envelope experience in a consulting environment.
• Strong technical command of a vast diversity of façade, envelope, waterproofing, roofing, or specialty enclosure systems.
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems and guide project decisions.
• Clear communication, coordination skills, and a demonstrated interest in developing others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree

Responsibilities

• Manage façade and building envelope consulting projects and work directly with clients/architects
• Lead advanced façade analyses, including structural behavior, thermal performance, moisture/condensation, and system movement.
• Develop and refine detailed façade designs, BIM models, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical direction on system selection, performance criteria, materials, and constructability.
• Coordinate directly with architects, specialty contractors, and suppliers to ensure integrated, buildable solutions.
• Support early design discussions, proposals, and client meetings as you expand your external presence.
• Mentor and review the work of junior engineers, helping them build analysis and detailing skills.
• Contribute to internal innovation by exploring new façade materials, digital workflows, and emerging performance approaches.

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: Senior