Structural Forensic Vice PresidentThornton 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 Forensic 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.The RoleWe have an immediate opportunity for a Structural Forensic Vice President with interests in structural forensic investigation, litigation support, risk loss consulting, structural repair, and retrofit design. This individual will be expected to execute structural investigations of existing buildings and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include failure cause and origin analysis, life cycle cost and feasibility analyses, risk loss insurance, and claims response, and litigation support.
The candidate will be required to provide direction to, and review the work product of, junior-level staff, coordinate with other project managers on interdisciplinary efforts, support marketing efforts, and develop and maintain client relationships.ResponsibilitiesLead or support forensic investigations related to structural failures, damage assessment, and cause/origin studiesPrepare clear, defensible technical reports and expert opinionsCommunicate with clients to understand project requirementsComplete technical and investigative reports to support forensic findings and prepare materials related to presentationsManage and mentor other design team membersPerform peer reviews and condition assessments, including order of magnitude cost estimatingLead and support business development initiatives, including industry presentations and participation at eventsServe as primary client liaison, managing contracts, scoping, and deliveryRequirementsDegree (Master's preferred) in structural engineering or a related fieldProfessional Engineer and/or SE License requiredAbility and willingness to travel within the US and internationallyExperience serving as an expert witness preferredBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical & ChildcarePaid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer TimeTuition ReimbursementCommuter Transit (where available)401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repaymentsFitness ReimbursementAnd other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiativesThornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.