Building Enclosure Associate - Forensics

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. - West Hartford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

West Hartford, CT

About the position

The Associate Building Enclosure Consultant will join Thornton Tomasetti's Forensics Practice, focusing on investigating building enclosure failures and construction defects. This role involves managing projects from conception to completion, conducting field investigations, performing material testing, and preparing technical reports. The consultant will collaborate with various technical disciplines and contribute to the growth of the Forensics practice through client relationship development and professional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Management of building enclosure consulting projects from conception to completion, including correspondence with clients and other interested parties.
• On-site survey, investigation, and documentation of existing conditions, including facade assessments via suspended scaffold or industrial rope access.
• Field testing of various materials and assemblies, including performance testing of curtainwall and facade assemblies.
• Damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.
• Preparation of field notes and technical/investigative reports to support forensics findings.
• Analyzation of façade performance with specialized software (i.e. loading, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry).
• Research materials and systems to determine specific project suitability and support forensic investigations.
• Development of drawings/specifications and performance of construction administration services.
• Interpretation and research of building codes and industry standards (ASTM, AAMA, etc.).
• Preparation of building enclosure details in 2D and 3D formats for client communication.
• Preparation of materials related to presentations.
• Review of reports, plans and specifications prepared by others.
• Serving as an expert witness, or supporting colleagues in this role, in various capacities, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Coordination among TT's diverse technical disciplines, including structural engineering, protective design, façade engineering, MEP, and sustainability, as well as, other TT offices around the US and Canada.
• Involvement with relevant professional organizations to promote professional development, stay up to date on new/emerging technologies, and increase TT's exposure within the building enclosure consulting and forensics community.
• Build and develop client relationships to contribute to the growth of TT's Forensics practice, both technically and geographically.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect certification.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in roof and façade investigation/assessment/testing for large-scale projects.
• Interest and ability to develop client relationships and build a book of business.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.
• Working knowledge of building enclosure systems and applicable building codes.
• Ability to clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions in writing, supported by facts and sound engineering principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD programs (i.e. AutoCAD).

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with WUFI, THERM, Revit, MicroStation, and Bluebeam.
• Certifications such as SPRAT, IIBEC BEC/RRC/RWC/REWC, LEED AP, Passive House Designer.

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