Architect Associate

Thornton Tomasetti; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical

Childcare

Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New %

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit

401k retirement savings with Company %

Fitness Reimbursement

Diversity/inclusion programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Tampa, FL invites an experienced Associate for its Forensics Practice to guide complex investigations, lead teams, and deepen client relationships while elevating project delivery.

You’ll pair architectural expertise with growing ownership of business results, helping shape strategy and expand our full‑service capabilities, while developing future leaders across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional licensure as an Architect.
• 8+ years of architectural experience with demonstrated technical depth.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage client expectations.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to solve challenging problems and guide approach, scope, and priorities.
• Leadership that inspires others through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while expanding your client-facing presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic evaluations and manage project delivery end-to-end.
• Be the expert clients rely on, providing clear, confident guidance on advanced architectural challenges.
• Grow and mentor a high-performing team, raising the technical bar and developing future leaders.
• Expand client relationships and help position TT for new opportunities.
• Influence firm strategy by connecting clients to our full-service capabilities.

Skills

Architectural design

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Architectural licensure

Job description

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.

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.

Your Role

As an Associate in our Forensics Practice, you’ll guide complex investigations, lead teams, deepen client relationships, and develop your influence across the firm. You’ll pair advanced architectural expertise with growing ownership of business results, helping shape strategy and elevate project delivery. This is your opportunity to make a bigger impact and accelerate your path toward firm leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead forensic evaluations and manage project delivery end-to-end.
• Be the expert clients rely on, providing clear, confident guidance on advanced architectural challenges.
• Grow and mentor a high-performing team, raising the technical bar and developing future leaders.
• Expand client relationships and help position TT for new opportunities.
• Influence firm strategy by connecting clients to our full-service capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional licensure as an Architect.
• 8+ years of architectural experience with demonstrated technical depth.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage client expectations.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to solve challenging problems and guide approach, scope, and priorities.
• Leadership that inspires others through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while expanding your client-facing presence.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• 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
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Thornton 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.