Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

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About the role

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 systems—and a passion for smart, efficient, and code-compliant solutions—this is your opportunity to lead impactful projects across the country. You’ll 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, you’ll 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, you’ll play a pivotal role in a national practice committed to elevating movement—safely, 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 $150,000 - $170,000. 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 Walker’s 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 You’ll Bring to the Team:  -Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training  -Minimum 5 years of experience in vertical transportation consulting  -Strong communicator across all levels—written, verbal, and visual  -Proven track record managing multiple complex projects with quality outcomes  -Recognized locally as a subject matter expert in vertical transportation consulting  -Experienc

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