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Our Forensics 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 a Vice President in our Forensics Practice, you’ll take on a leadership role where your vision, expertise , and strategic insight shape the firm’s most ambitious forensic projects and initiatives. You’ll guide technical direction, mentor teams, and influence firm-wide practices and growth. This is a high-impact position for an arc hite ct to leave a lasting mark on the industry.

What You’ll Do

Own the technical vision for some of the firm’s most complex forensic projects.

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, pursuing new opportunities, and expanding Thornton Tomasetti’s influence in the market.

Shape firm strategy through thought leadership, advising senior leadership on emerging trends, new markets, and opportunities to expand services.

Oversee project financials, schedules, and quality, ensuring outcomes align with firm objectives and client expectations.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Arc hite cture ; Master’s or PhD preferred.

Professional licensure as an Arc hite ct.

15+ years of progressive experience in arc hite cture, including forensic leadership.

Recognized expertise and thought leadership in forensic engineering, with the ability to influence firm-wide and industry practices

Proven client and business leader , building senior relationships, providing strategic guidance, driving growth, and delivering high-impact results that create lasting value for clients and the firm.

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

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