Senior Forensic Consultant (Architecture or Engineering)

Walker Consultants; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Health Savings Account with company contribution

401(k) with company match

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading forensic consulting firm is seeking a Senior Forensic Consultant to lead and manage forensic projects in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of forensic experience, a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering, and professional licensure in Illinois. This role involves nurturing client relationships and mentoring upcoming consultants, offering a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 annually, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Forensic experience required.
• Ability to prioritize high volume of activity and delegate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of complex Forensics projects.

Responsibilities

• Attain annual revenue and profit objectives for forensic services.
• Cultivate, nurture, and oversee the growth of the forensic team.
• Engage in advisory meetings and provide support to staff.

Skills

Forensic engineering

Business development

Client engagement

Team mentorship

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Professional licensure in Illinois

Master’s degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Senior Forensic Consultant

Work Location: Chicago, Illinois or Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Employment Type: Full-Time

About This Opportunity

This role offers the unique chance to develop and expand a forensic engineering/architectural practice within a leading firm. You will oversee the management, execution, and quality of complex and large-scale forensic projects, with a focus on consistently enhancing client services. In addition to excelling at advancing the practice by securing and managing new client relationships, this role involves spearheading marketing initiatives and nurturing existing client partnerships to ensure they receive exceptional, high‑value support. You will also play a key role in mentoring the next generation of forensic consultants, sharing best practices, insights, and expertise to build a strong team for the future.

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

$120,000 - $180,000 a year

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final base 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

• Attain annual revenue and profit objectives for forensic services
• Cultivate, nurture, and oversee the growth of the forensic team.
• Engage in advisory meetings and provide support to staff as required to enhance business performance.
• Sustain relationships with essential clients.
• Initiate project leads and actively pursue them to fruition.
• Craft proposals and engage in negotiations for supplementary services.
• Oversee and track project advancement and financial budgets.
• Deliver exceptional technical assistance to clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil/Structural/MEP Engineering (master’s degree or higher preferred).
• Professional licensure in Illinois.
• 8+ years of Forensic experience required.
• Ability to lead and grow the forensic practice through business development, client engagement, and team mentorship.
• Ability to prioritize high volume of activity and delegate effectively.
• Ability to manage client relationships and maintain communication with client after project is finished for securing possible future work.
• Ability to manage professional and support staff, including outside consultants assigned to the project.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of complex Forensics projects
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with minimal Managing Principal or officer involvement.

Benefits of Joining Walker

As a skilled member of the Walker family, you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills surrounded by committed, talented and enthusiastic co‑workers. In addition to competitive compensation, as a full‑time employee Walker offers vacation retreat, tuition and licensure reimbursement, 401(k) match and HSA employer contribution, commuter benefit accounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!

Who We Are

Walker is a 100% employee‑owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.

However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects.

Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.

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.