Senior Roofing and Waterproofing Associate

Thornton Tomasetti; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical

Paid Time Off, Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit

401k with company matching

Fitness Reimbursement

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Roofing and Waterproofing expert to join our Façade Engineering practice and Building Envelope team. You will support expansion of our roofing and waterproofing design, repair/restoration, and forensic services.

This role requires extensive design, engineering, and construction experience in roofing and waterproofing systems, investigations, and litigation. You will lead technical projects, oversee design reviews, QA/QC, and contribute to business development

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional licensure is preferred.
• 12+ years of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for roofing and waterproofing assignments including construction, investigations and litigation.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, both locally and interoffice, for design and investigations.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resourcing, and financial performance.
• Support business development in design, litigation, and insurance sectors.
• Mentor staff and ensure QA/QC through design reviews and documentation checks.
• Communicate across teams to promote professional relationships and drive standards.
• Monitor staffing needs and report to the local practice leader.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Accredited degree in Architecture or Engineering

Professional licensure preferred

Tools

RRO

RWC

RRC

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.

Your Role

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Roofing and Waterproofing expert to join our Façade Engineering practice and Building Envelope team. You will support the expansion of our roofing and waterproofing design, repair/restoration, and forensic services.

For this position, you will have an extensive background in the design, engineering, and construction of roofing, horizontal waterproofing, and below-grade systems, including experience in investigations and litigation support services.

This role will include developing internal initiatives, strategic plans, and business development strategies at the office, practice, and wider TT levels to support TT’s current roofing and waterproofing services and to drive innovation and technical excellence across the company. The responsibilities will include technical lead on complex international projects, oversight on design, investigation, and litigation projects, and serving as independent qa/qc reviewer on high-risk projects.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a technical lead for roofing and waterproofing building envelope assignments, including new construction, investigation and remediation, and litigation.
• Lead, direct, and coordinate TT’s technical project teams, both locally and through interoffice collaborations, for new design development, and investigations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resourcing, and financial performance.
• Contribute to business development activities in the areas of a new design, as well as litigation and insurance.
• Assist with managing, training, and mentoring staff.
• Ensures that projects undergo standard quality assurance activities, including design reviews, documentation checks, and design checks.
• Contribute to TT’s leadership by facilitating clear communications and guidance among team leaders, promoting professional relationships internally and externally.
• Monitor team staffing and resourcing needs, collaborate with other project managers, and report to local practice leader.
• Supports the development of company standards and drives innovation relating to roofing and waterproofing consulting.
• Promote TT’s services and reputation in the local and national markets.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally on a part-time basis.

What You'll Bring

• Accredited degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field. Professional registration/licensure is preferred.
• More than 12 years of experience providing roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope-consulting services for large building projects (such as high-rises, airports, museums, government facilities, etc.). Experience should be demonstrated in both the design phase and construction phase.
• Experience providing expert services for litigation support, arbitration, or insurance claim assessment and evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience with field investigation methods and data collection.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills and experience with technical writing. Prior authorship of forensic reports, and prior expert testimony would be a plus.
• The ideal candidate would be a recognized leader in the roofing and waterproofing industry, with a history of involvement at universities, professional conferences, and/or technical committees.
• Roof Consultants Institute certifications including RRO, RWC, RRC certifications is preferred.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $139,000 - $165,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Massachusetts Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is based on what a successful Massachusetts applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Massachusetts or perform the position from Massachusetts. Similar positions located outside of Massachusetts will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Massachusetts Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and 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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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