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
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementbudget managementscope managementquality controlproposal developmentfee negotiationclient relationship managementbusiness developmenttechnical standardsconsulting
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcritical thinkingrelationship buildingmentorshipnegotiationteam collaborationclient trust managementproblem-solvingpresentation skills