Forensic Elevator & Vertical Transportation Leader

Thornton Tomasetti; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in the Forensics Practice is seeking an Elevator & Vertical Transportation expert to lead vision and strategic initiatives, influence firm-wide practices, mentor engineering teams, and act as trusted advisor to major clients on high-impact forensic projects.

You will drive business development, lead proposals, and shape strategy by identifying new markets and opportunities, with travel to work sites and across offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in elevator and vertical transportation engineering, repairs, consulting, or investigation.
• Recognized expertise and thought leadership in forensic engineering and vertical transportation, with the ability to influence firm-wide and industry practices.
• Ability to write reports that clearly express technical opinions and conclusions and support these conclusions with facts and sound technical principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, meet deadlines and travel to work sites.
• Ability to manage and assist in the development of a team of junior engineers.
• Ability to manage a forensics project from intake through deliverable.
• Ability and willingness to travel for short durations for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with a wide variety of clients, including attorneys, property owners, contractors, and insurance professionals on investigations.
• Serve as an expert witness in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Serve as the primary client partner and trusted advisor.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and leadership growth across the firm.
• Drive business development and firm growth by leading proposals and expanding Thornton Tomasetti’s influence.
• Shape firm strategy through thought leadership, advising senior leadership on emerging trends, new markets, and opportunities to expand services.

Skills

Elevator & vertical transportation

Forensic engineering leadership

Report writing

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in the Forensics Practice is seeking an Elevator & Vertical Transportation expert to lead vision and strategic initiatives, influence firm-wide practices, mentor engineering teams, and act as trusted advisor to major clients on high-impact forensic projects.

You will drive business development, lead proposals, and shape strategy by identifying new markets and opportunities, with travel to work sites and across offices as needed.