Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

Walker Consultants is looking for a Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant to join our growing team! If you have deep experience in elevator, escalator, and moving walk systemsand a passion for smart, efficient, and code-compliant solutionsthis is your opportunity to lead impactful projects across the country. Youll collaborate with architects, engineers, property managers, and building owners to deliver consulting services that shape how people move through spaces.

At Walker, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture that values innovation, professional growth, and work-life balance. Here, youll lead meaningful work, mentor up-and-coming talent, and be part of a company that truly invests in its team.

From investigation and analysis to design, modernization, and construction administration, Walker supports every phase of the built environment. As a key member of our Vertical Transportation group, youll play a pivotal role in a national practice committed to elevating movementsafely, efficiently, and seamlessly.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated pay range is $140,000 - $160,000 . The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walkers total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including :

Annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity to purchase Walker stock Walker is 100% employee-owned!

Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance

Health Savings Account with company contribution

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts

529 college savings plan

A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year

9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays

5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times

100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves

Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and / or

applicable state paid leave programs

Paid community involvement hours

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

Mental wellness benefits

Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

In this role, you will :

• 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
• Conduct VT maintenance evaluations and acquisition surveys; prepare and present reports to clients
• Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project milestones
• Perform quality and peer reviews
• Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior consultants
• Participate in interviews and presentations for new business opportunities

What Youll Bring to the Team :

Why Walker Consultants?

At Walker Consultants, we understand that vertical transportation systems are more than just elevators and escalatorstheyre essential to how people experience and move through buildings. Thats why clients turn to us for expert consulting, thoughtful design, and reliable solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Our Vertical Transportation team brings deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience across a wide range of building typesfrom 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 its new construction or a retrofit, we tailor our approach to meet each projects specific needs and constraints.

With a national footprint and a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, Walker offers the responsiveness of a local partner backed by the strength of a nationally respected firm. We combine technical excellence with practical insight to deliver vertical transportation solutions that worknow and for decades to come.

Join Us!

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this roleor another opportunity on our team.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us knowwe will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.

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