Walker Consultants

Restoration Consultant

Walker Consultants • $88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
  • Licensure required.
  • 5+ years of experience in forensic or restoration fields.
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Perform investigations and testing on existing buildings to diagnose deficiencies.
  • Analyze plans, specifications, and calculations critically.
  • Monitor project progress and adherence to requirements.
  • Develop repair schemes and recommendations based on condition appraisals.
  • Maintain documentation using project management software.
  • Manage multiple projects and coordinate teams effectively.
  • Market and promote forensic engineering consulting services to clients.

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock (100% employee-owned).
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Mental wellness benefits and Health Savings Account contributions.
  • 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts.
  • Generous Paid Time Off starting at 3 weeks, plus paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and short-term disability benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Paid community involvement hours.
Full Job Description
About This Opportunity

If you enjoy solving complex problems, investigating why structures are failing, and developing practical solutions, this is an opportunity to take your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you'll provide forensic and restoration consulting services to a diverse range of clients while taking ownership of your projects and building strong client relationships. You'll serve as a primary point of contact and lead project teams through the investigation, analysis, and resolution of structural and waterproofing deficiencies.

No two projects are the same. Your work may involve high-rises, historic buildings, parking structures, plazas, water-retention structures, and other complex structures. You'll have the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from forensic investigations and structural evaluations to repair design, budgeting, construction documents, and construction administration.

At Walker, we value technical curiosity, initiative, and creative problem-solving. You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work while collaborating with experienced professionals and developing solutions that make a lasting impact on the built environment.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

  • 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


What You'll Do:

-Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.

-Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.

-Monitor progress of projects, adherence to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.

-Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes, and repair recommendations.

-Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.

-Manage multiple projects and teams, including engineers and technical personnel.

-Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.

-Assist with training less experienced staff in a variety of roles.

-Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Education Requirements:

-Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.

Other Requirements:

-Licensure required.

-5+ years of experience working and/or managing projects in the forensic and/or restoration fields.

-Strong writing, communication, and team skills.

-Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.

About Walker Consultants

Walker Consultants is a consulting firm that provides engineering and architectural services to clients in the transportation, parking, and building industries. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. Walker Consultants has completed projects in over 50 countries and has worked on some of the world's most iconic structures, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
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