Director of Forensics & Restoration
About the Role
As the Director of Structural Forensics and Restoration in San Francisco, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our expanding department. This position offers the chance to drive innovation, influence service success, and lead complex projects. You will build strong client relationships and develop a high-performing team to achieve excellence.
Why Walker Consultants
Walker Consultants provides comprehensive services in structural integrity and building performance, including forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in identifying root causes of complex issues, leveraging thorough investigations and advanced analyses to deliver lasting solutions. With a broad geographic presence across the United States, we respond swiftly to local demands while harnessing the expertise of our skilled professionals.
Walker is 100% employee-owned, offering a unique equity-based model that allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success. Join us and become part of a company that values its people and their contributions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee Structural Forensics and Restoration projects.
- Ensure project success by maintaining high standards and timelines.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and allocate resources effectively.
- Cultivate and sustain strong client relationships for business growth.
- Drive business development initiatives to exceed sales, revenue, and profit targets.
- Approve project budgets and proposals, ensuring alignment with goals.
- Enforce compliance with risk management policies and contracts.
- Manage financial performance to meet profit and growth objectives.
- Mentor and empower staff to develop skills and grow their careers.
- Assist in recruitment efforts to expand the team and strengthen capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering.
- Professional Engineering Licensure in California.
- 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
- Proven success in managing large and complex forensics and restoration projects.
- Ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve department goals.
Pay
The estimated base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for a significant bonus based on company and individual performance. The final salary may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock (100% employee-owned).
- Medical, dental, vision, and 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.
- Minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year.
- 9 paid holidays, including 3 paid floating holidays.
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank.
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves.
- Paid parental leave with an additional week of paid time.
- Paid community involvement hours.
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
- Mental wellness benefits.
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups.
Location: San Francisco, CA | Employment Type: Full-time, Regular