Vertical Transportation Consultant

Vertical Transportation Consultant

Walker Consultants is seeking a Vertical Transportation Consultant to join our Denver team. In this role, youll support modernization and new construction projects from start to finishcontributing to equipment evaluations, technical documents, client coordination, and on-site reviews. Youll collaborate with property owners, architects, and engineers to deliver efficient, code-compliant solutions that shape how people move through buildings and 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, youll lead meaningful work, learn from industry experts, 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, youll play a pivotal role in a national practice committed to elevating movementsafely, efficiently, and seamlessly.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated pay range is $125,000 - $160,000 . The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walkers total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.

Why youll love working here :

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

In this role, you will :

Understand project requirements thoroughly and clearly communicate them to all relevant team members.

Prepare project proposals and agreements for review and approval by the Director of VT.

Establish and implement the project plan, including quality standards, budgeting, staffing, and scheduling.

Manage activities of assigned support staff and project team members.

Lead modernization projects of moderate complexity (up to the 85th percentile), including equipment surveys, construction documents, bidding support, and submittal reviews.

Perform construction administration services for new construction and modernization projects, including onsite field reviews and reporting.

Conduct VT maintenance evaluations and acquisition surveys, and prepare clear, actionable reports.

Meet with clients to present project findings, provide recommendations, and discuss next steps.

Manage project schedules, ensuring timely progress and coordination across stakeholders.

Oversee monthly billing activities, contribute to revenue projections, and support timely accounts receivable collection.

Perform quality and peer reviews on projects as needed to maintain high standards.

Negotiate fees for additional services when project scope changes.

Provide guidance and support to peers.

Maintain strong relationships with current and former clients, identifying opportunities to expand services and build new engagements.

Develop scopes of work, write proposals, and participate in interviews for new business as requested.

Establish and nurture relationships with assigned contacts to support business growth.

Other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring to the Team :

Bachelors degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Minimum 3 years of experience in vertical transportation

Strong communicator across all levelswritten, verbal, and visual

Proven track record managing multiple projects with quality outcomes

Recognized locally as a subject matter expert in vertical transportation

Why Walker Consultants?

At Walker Consultants, we understand that vertical transportation systems are more than just elevators and escalatorstheyre essential to how people experience and move through buildings. Thats 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 typesfrom 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 its new construction or a retrofit, we tailor our approach to meet each projects 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 worknow and for decades to come.

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