Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

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. Why Walker Consultants? At Walker Consultants, we understand that vertical transportation systems are more than just elevators and escalators—they’re essential to how people experience and move through buildings. That’s 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 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. 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 work—now and for decades to come.

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