Senior Restoration Consultant (Senior Project Manager)

Senior Restoration Consultant (Senior Project Manager)

Work Location:Rockville, MD

>Employment Type: Full-time regular

About This Opportunity

In this role, your time will be spent researching, analyzing, and solving structural deficiencies involving high-rises, historical buildings, parking structures, plazas, building envelopes, water-retention structures, tunnels, and bridges. You will also be responsible for providing forensic investigation, behavior evaluation, repair design and budgeting, preparation of repair documents and construction administration. You will manage and assist others with evaluating, assessing, and devising repair plans for a variety of existing structures.

Qualified candidates will have strong project management experience with restoration and/or forensic engineering projects, superior problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to manage small teams working on several complex projects simultaneously. The ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with decision-makers at all levels in an organization, be highly resourceful and self-directed and enjoy working in an environment that offers the freedom and autonomy to develop and implement best practices. Strong time management skills, proven leadership abilities, self-initiation, and reliance are essential skills.

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
• 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

$115,000 - $135,000 a year

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. 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 Walker's total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.

Responsibilities:

• Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.
• Cultivating new clients and managing existing client relationships.
• Preparing proposals.
• 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.
• Coordinate engineers and technical personnel for projects in the office.
• Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.
• Assist and train less experienced staff in a variety of roles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in structural engineering, architecture, architectural engineering or similar.

Other Requirements:

• Registered professional engineer or architect, or ability to obtain professional license.
• 10+ years of experience working in the restoration and/or building envelope fields
• Willingness to travel around the DC/Baltimore area, with occasional travel for conferences.
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Master's degree preferred.

Why Walker Consultants?

Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.

The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.

Join Us!

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role-or another opportunity on our team.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know-we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.