Designer (Fall 2024) - Facade at Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago, Illinois

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.


We seek an Associate responsible for project management, coordinating and participating in project tasks, providing oversight of project teams and quality control. Must be conscientious and creative, detail-oriented and professional with attentiveness to client needs and communications.



Essential Functions

• Leads project teams in multiple engagements in fulfilling tasks and advancing the project.
• Monitors staffing and resourcing needs of project team.
• Interacts with clients regarding project information and attends client meetings.
• Ensures that project deadlines are met.
• Promotes TT's services and reputation in the local and national markets.
• Pursues new project work and serves as primary contact with client.
• Analyzes façade performance with specialized software (i.e. loading, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry).
• Researches materials and systems to determine specific project suitability.
• Interprets building codes and project/design/construction specifications.
• Prepares façade detailing in 2D and 3D format for client communication.



Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.



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
  
  

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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