Senior Architectural Project Director

About the role

If you’re an architect who wants bigger challenges, more technical depth, and a clear runway toward becoming a recognized expert, Thornton Tomasetti is the place where that trajectory happens. As a Senior Project Director in our Forensics Practice, you’ll independently evaluate, adapt, and apply advanced architectural concepts to challenging forensic problems. You’ll influence technical direction, mentor others, and engage in client-facing opportunities while contributing to proposals and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex forensic investigations and develop innovative solutions for repair and remediation.
• Prepare deliverables that communicate clearly with clients and legal teams.
• Proactively coordinate with engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal experts.
• Contribute to proposals and represent Thornton Tomasetti’s technical excellence with clients.
• Mentor earlier-career architects and enhance team technical capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional licensure as an Architect is preferred; candidates actively working toward licensure will also be considered.
• 6+ years of architectural experience, ideally with forensic exposure.
• Ability to independently develop engineering approaches and troubleshoot novel challenges.
• Curiosity, initiative, and desire to grow into a technical leader.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & 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
• Various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives