Civil Engineering Vice President - Forensics

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.The Role Thornton Tomasetti's Forensics practice is seeking a Vice President Forensic Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and technical execution for transportation, site civil, traffic, roadway, parking, and utility projects. You will be expected to develop and manage clients, lead pursuits, and win work. Existing repeat clients in the forensics space (such as attorneys and insurance professionals) would be beneficial and considered. Position DescriptionYou will be working directly with a wide variety of clients, including attorneys, property owners, contractors, and insurance professionals, on a wide range of investigations and projects, which may involve: Emergency Response Stabilization and RepairsField InvestigationsEngineering Assessment and AnalysisExtent and Cause of DamageCode AnalysisDesign and Construction DefectsProfessional Standard of CareYou will be called to serve as an expert witness in various scenarios, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Experience in such scenarios is a plus. We will support you should such matters arise.Responsibilities Project and Staff Management Collaborate with other groups, offices, and practices on work-sharing needs and opportunities.Actively lead and manage project teams to meet overall project delivery objectives (project scope, schedule, budget, and quality management).Supervising, mentoring, and providing technical direction to junior engineering staff.Client Relations Lead and partner with other company leaders in building client relationships and other business development efforts for the department's growth.Lead general presentations within the industry and community.Serve as the primary client liaison and manage project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client's satisfaction. Lead client project scoping and contract negotiations.We will support you in business development activities such as conferences and events.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Master's degree in Civil Engineering preferred.Professional Engineering (PE) License in at least one jurisdiction and the ability to obtain licensure in others; NCEES profile is a plusMinimum of 12 years of relevant experience, with 6+ years of design experienceAbility to write reports that clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions and support these conclusionsopinions with facts and sound engineering principles.Testifying experience preferredA self-starter who takes initiativeStrong leadership, project management, and organizational skillsStrong technical and analytical skillsRepresentation in industry organizationsCompensationThe rate for this position generally is $140,000 - $230,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York 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.BenefitsDepending on your employment status, benefits may include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical and ChildcarePaid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer TimeTuition ReimbursementCommuter Transit (where available)401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions andor qualified student loan repaymentsFitness ReimbursementAnd other various wellness, diversityinclusion 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. 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Created: 2025-02-07