Restoration Consultant

In this role, you will provide forensic and restoration consulting services to clients and develop your own projects. You will serve as the primary client contact on your projects, and lead internal teams in the research, analysis, and solving of structural and waterproofing deficiencies in a variety of structures including high‑rises, historical buildings, parking structures, plazas, water‑retention structures, tunnels, and bridges.

You will participate in all phases and aspects of a project, such as forensic investigation, behavior evaluation, repair design and budgeting, preparation of repair documents and construction administration.

Qualified candidates will have strong restoration and/or forensic engineering experience, superior problem‑solving skills, and a proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously. We are looking for a candidate with 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 freedom and autonomy to develop and implement best practices.

Strong time management skills, proven leadership and teamwork abilities, self‑initiation, and reliability are essential skills.

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee‑owned!
• 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

• 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.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to become licensed in architecture, structural engineering, or civil engineering within 1 year of employment, current licensure preferred.
• 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.

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.

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