Senior Facade Architect & Building Envelope Lead (NYC)

Thomas Young Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and learning

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in New York, NY is seeking a licensed professional engineer or registered architect to lead façade investigations and restoration projects. You will perform site visits, prepare technical drawings and reports, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and legal teams across NYC projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in architectural/engineering consulting, strong façade systems experience, and familiarity with NYC codes, with on-site work including at height and varied

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• 5+ years in architectural or engineering consulting.
• Strong experience with façade systems and NYC FISP inspections.
• Background in façade restoration, forensic work, or litigation support.
• Comfortable preparing reports, bid documents, and technical specifications.
• Ability to contribute to expert witness work such as depositions or mediations.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or Revit.
• Good understanding of NYC building codes and local regulations.
• Comfortable working on site, including at height and in different weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead façade investigations, inspections, and restoration projects from start to finish.
• Carry out site visits, field testing, measurements, and documentation across NYC projects.
• Review and produce technical drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Write clear, detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Oversee peer reviews of internal and external technical work.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and legal teams.
• Make sure work meets NYC codes, FISP requirements, and safety standards.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and key documentation.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Represent the firm at industry events and client meetings.

Skills

Facade systems

NYC codes

Project leadership

Technical writing

Client communication

On-site safety

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Registered Architect (RA)

Tools

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

Revit

Job description

Thomas Young Group in New York, NY is seeking a licensed professional engineer or registered architect to lead façade investigations and restoration projects. You will perform site visits, prepare technical drawings and reports, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and legal teams across NYC projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in architectural/engineering consulting, strong façade systems experience, and familiarity with NYC codes, with on-site work including at height and varied