Walker Consultants

Senior Consultant

Walker Consultants

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los Angeles • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $124,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Independently manage complex, large-scale consulting projects from proposal through completion.
  • Lead project planning, including scope, budget, staffing, schedule, and quality control.
  • Serve as Principal-in-Charge for assigned projects and oversee other Consultants as needed.
  • Develop proposals and agreements; represent Walker in fee negotiations.
  • Select and manage outside consultants.
  • Deliver high-quality project outputs and conduct peer and quality reviews.
  • Clearly communicate project requirements and expectations to internal teams.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients beyond project completion.
  • Actively maintain and grow relationships with existing clients.
  • Identify, pursue, and help secure new clients and project opportunities.
  • Participate in interviews and presentations for new business.
  • Prepare proposals and negotiate fees with leadership approval.
  • Establish and expand relationships with assigned and emerging industry contacts.
  • Represent Walker through professional organizations, presentations, and thought leadership.
  • Contribute to technical standards, tools, and templates used firm-wide.
  • Support training, evaluation, and mentorship of Consultants and Analysts.
  • Serve as a go-to resource for technical and industry expertise.
  • Participate in industry associations, committees, and publishing efforts.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience managing projects (schedule, budget, client relationships, deliverables) or
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher with 12–15 years of total experience in parking, mobility, curbside, and/or transportation planning or related consulting fields.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
  • Strong business development skills with demonstrated success bringing in work.
  • Ability to build trust, manage client relationships, and secure repeat business.
  • Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to travel.
Benefits
  • Annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
  • Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
  • Mental wellness benefits
  • 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 additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
  • Paid community involvement hours
  • Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
  • Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
  • Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementbudget managementscope managementquality controlproposal developmentfee negotiationclient relationship managementbusiness developmenttechnical standardsconsulting
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcritical thinkingrelationship buildingmentorshipnegotiationteam collaborationclient trust managementproblem-solvingpresentation skills