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Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

Walker Consultants

The Role

Overview

Lead vertical transportation consulting, design, modernization, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • schedule management
  • vt surveys
  • equipment surveys
  • construction admin
  • mentorship

Tasks

-Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior consultants -Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project milestones -Participate in interviews and presentations for new business opportunities -Conduct VT maintenance evaluations and acquisition surveys; prepare and present reports to clients -Lead projects from planning through completion, including developing budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and quality standards -Prepare proposals and agreements -Manage complex modernization projects and perform equipment surveys, bidding, submittal reviews, and construction administration, including field reviews

Requirements

  • vertical transportation
  • project management
  • quality review
  • team leadership
  • bachelor’s degree
  • 5 years

What You Bring

Our Vertical Transportation team brings deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience across a wide range of building types—from high-rise office towers to mixed-use developments and transit facilities. We support every phase of the process, including layout design, code review, modernization planning, and construction oversight. Whether it’s new construction or a retrofit, we tailor our approach to meet each project’s specific needs and constraints. -Recognized locally as a subject matter expert in vertical transportation consulting -Proven track record managing multiple complex projects with quality outcomes -Perform quality and peer reviews -Experienced in leading teams and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants -Strong communicator across all levels—written, verbal, and visual -Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training -Minimum 5 years of experience in vertical transportation consulting

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus program applicable state paid leave programs 529 college savings plan Tuition and licensure reimbursement 401(k) with company match Paid community involvement hours At Walker, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture that values innovation, professional growth, and work-life balance. Here, you’ll lead meaningful work, mentor up-and-coming talent, and be part of a company that truly invests in its team. Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance Mental wellness benefits Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned! 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year Health Savings Account with company contribution

The Company

About Walker Consultants

-Develops solutions for complex parking challenges across various industries. -Integrated approach blending engineering, planning, and architectural services. -Provides expertise in both above-ground and underground parking systems. -Focuses on efficient space utilization and sustainable parking solutions. -Recognized for advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to optimize parking operations. -Collaborates with clients to design creative parking solutions that enhance urban spaces.

Sector Specialisms

Planning

Design

Engineering

Forensics

Restoration

Building Envelope Consulting

Parking Planning and Consulting

Parking Structure Design

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Architectural Consulting

Transportation Planning

Multi-modal Planning

Building Assessments and Investigations

Repair Design

Asset Management

Safety Assessments

ADA Compliance

MEP Assessments

Property Condition Assessments

Curb Management

Parking Operations Reviews

Technology Updates

Waterproofing

Façade Cladding and Wall Assemblies

Roofing Systems