Hybrid Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

at Walker Consultants

• Job title: Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Philadelphia, United States

About the role

• Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant leading impactful projects on vertical transport systems at Walker Consultants. Collaborating with architects and engineers to shape effective movement solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Experienced in leading teams and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants

Benefits

• 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