Project Manager - Sustainability
Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti provides engineering design, investigation and analysis services to clients worldwide on projects of every size and level of complexity. We are a growing 1500+ person firm with 10 practices: Structural Engineering, Forensics, Applied Science, Renewal, Resilience, Construction Engineering, Protective Design and Security, Facade Engineering, Sustainability and Transportation. We work on everything from landmark buildings to small-scale specialty structures, from the historic to the high performing, while balancing multiple objectives, including form, function, schedule, sustainability, constructability and budget. TALENT is at the core of our business.

Our Sustainability practice collaborates with clients and project partners to integrate successful green solutions into the planning, design, construction and operation of buildings, reducing their environmental impact at every stage of their life cycle. We use whole-systems thinking and leading-edge analytical tools to develop innovative solutions that balance economic, social and environmental factors. Our experienced team offers sustainable design strategies, energy analysis, green building certification consulting, sustainability analysis and upgrades for existing structures, along with education and training.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Sustainability practice to become an industry leader in providing Sustainability Consulting services. You will be analytical, a wholistic thinker, and have great interpersonal skills interacting with clients and industry professionals. You'll be well versed in green building certifications, low carbon design solutions, and solutions for health and wellness. You'll be knowledgeable and passionate for sustainable building strategies and systems, and familiar with commercial construction techniques and architectural detailing. The role requires excellent oral and written communication skills and enjoyment in working with diverse project teams, building owners and project typologies.

The goal of the role is to deliver innovative solutions to our clients to ensure their buildings are designed with the highest sustainability, health and wellness standards. You'll achieve this by working within our team to develop and analyze design approaches, alternate systems and products that offer our clients solutions to their biggest sustainability challenges

You will have ample support for internal growth, offering the opportunity to lead teams and projects as part of a growing global team delivering on national and international projects.

Responsibilities include:

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  Manage projects and client relationships. Interact with team members and clients regarding project information.
  
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  Perform and/or support certification work on projects of all scales: LEED, WELL, fitwel, Passive House, SITES, ParkSmart, Envision, Living Building Challenge and others as required
  
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  Lead and Participate with team members in sustainable design charrettes, workshops, and design competitions. Attend design and construction meetings.
  
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  Primary focus on East Coast projects with the ability to collaborate on projects across the country and around the globe as the opportunities arise with our clients.
  
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  Collaborate and support sustainable strategies and energy optimization services to architects and owners/developers.
  
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  Assist clients in goal setting and identifying project specific targets and metrics as appropriate for the project.
  
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  Participate/facilitate meetings with project team members to review and document sustainability/certification requirements.
  
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  Investigate materials and technologies as related to building sustainability, embodied carbon, health, and wellness.
  

Qualifications and Experience

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  Background in building science, architectural, engineering, and/or construction fields
  
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  4-8 years of experience in building sustainability consulting, or related field.
  
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  Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree preferred.
  
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  LEED Accredited Professional and experience with other third party certifications such as WELL, Fitwel, Passive House, Living Building Challenge.
  
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  Familiarity with local, state, and federal building regulations, codes and standards, especially NYC sustainability Local Laws applicable to new and existing buildings
  
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  Technical knowledge in the building industry and ability to navigate design and construction documentation. Excellent technical writing and verbal skills.
  
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  Project management experience: i.e. managing client expectations, managing project teams internally and externally, and managing project schedules and deliverables.
  
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  Ability to effectively prioritize and execute numerous project responsibilities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and clients.
  
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  Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Revit.
  

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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