Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant
Walker Consultants
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementbudget developmentschedulingstaffing plansquality standardsequipment surveysbiddingconstruction administrationmaintenance evaluationsacquisition surveys
Soft Skills
strong communicatormentorshipguidancepresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipteam coordinationclient reportingquality assuranceproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in ManagementBachelor’s degree in Engineering