Tala Shokri
Vice President @ Thornton Tomasetti - Structural Engineering | Project Development | Design Director |Construction Managment | Business Development
- Role
- Vice President at Thornton Tomasetti
- Location
- Miami, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tala Shokri
Accomplished structural engineer and executive with over 20 years of experience delivering high-profile projects around the world. I specialize in leading structural design, complex building analysis, specialty structures, and construction oversight for complex residential, hospitality, and civic developments. My work spans collaborations with globally renowned architects and developers, including landmark projects such as Villa Miami, Hard Rock Casino Tejon, Lofty Brickell and Standard Hotel, Summit Brickell, Miami Beach convention Center Hotel, Westin Cocoa Beach Resort, Via Mizner Development at Boca Raton, Raleigh Development, Albany Development at Bahamas, and Midtown One. My Caribbean and hospitality experience also includes Harmony Cove - Jamaica\'s newest luxury resort, Vie \'L Ven resort in saint Marteen and concept design of the Hard Rock Hotel and Resort in Jamaica, a property that spans more than 1.3 million SF.As an Associate Principal at DeSimone Consulting Engineers, I lead multidisciplinary teams on high-rise towers, large-scale resorts, and innovative urban developments. Recognized for my results-driven leadership and technical acumen, I’ve consistently delivered profitable, award-winning projects and built lasting partnerships.I have delivered repeat business from known and major developers and architects through exceptional service, collaboration, and project delivery.Core Competencies • Executive-Level Project Leadership & Delivery as director and lead engineer• Structural Oversight: Concrete, Steel, Post-Tension, Precast and Lead Constructability Thinking• High-Rise, Hospitality & Mixed-Use Complex Developments• Deep Knowledge of Florida and Caribbean Market • Trusted Partner to Developers, architects & GCs• Cross-Disciplinary Coordination with A/E/CM/Owner Teams with technical depth toward buildable, efficient solutions • Design-Build & Fast-Track Project Execution• Budget Management, Forecasting & Revenue Accountability and Value Engineering • Construction Phasing, Field Engineering & Site Problem Solving• Contract Negotiation, Add Services & Scope Control• Client Loyalty & Relationship-Driven Delivery Model• Team Building, Staff Mentorship & Leadership Growth• Technologically adept; experienced with advanced AEC software platforms
Experience
Vice President
Sep 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US
Education
University of Miami
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Structural Engineering
University of Tehran
Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering
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