Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

Walker Consultants

Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant at Walker Consultants managing national elevator, escalator, and moving walk systems projects. Collaborating with professionals in designing and ensuring efficiency in transportation systems.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project PlanningEquipment SurveysBiddingConstruction AdministrationField ReviewsMaintenance EvaluationsAcquisition SurveysProposal PreparationReport PresentationQuality Reviews

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentorshipCollaborationClient EngagementPresentation Skills