Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced vertical transportation consultant to lead complex modernization projects. The role involves planning, budgeting, staffing, and ensuring quality across initiatives, with responsibilities for proposals, field reviews, and client reporting.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in vertical transportation consulting, strong written and verbal communication, and a proven track record delivering multiple high‑quality projects while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in vertical transportation consulting.
• Strong communicator across all levels—written, verbal, and visual.
• Proven track record managing multiple complex projects with quality outcomes.
• Recognized locally as a subject matter expert in vertical transportation consulting.
• Experienced in leading teams and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through completion, including developing budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and quality standards.
• Prepare proposals and agreements.
• Manage complex modernization projects and perform equipment surveys, bidding, submittal reviews, and construction administration, including field reviews.
• Conduct VT maintenance evaluations and acquisition surveys; prepare and present reports to clients.
• Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Perform quality and peer reviews.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior consultants.
• Participate in interviews and presentations for new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through completion, including developing budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and quality standards
• Prepare proposals and agreements
• Manage complex modernization projects and perform equipment surveys, bidding, submittal reviews, and construction administration, including field reviews
• Conduct VT maintenance evaluations and acquisition surveys; prepare and present reports to clients
• Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project milestones
• Perform quality and peer reviews
• Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior consultants
• Participate in interviews and presentations for new business opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Minimum 5 years of experience in vertical transportation consulting
• Strong communicator across all levels—written, verbal, and visual
• Proven track record managing multiple complex projects with quality outcomes
• Recognized locally as a subject matter expert in vertical transportation consulting
• Experienced in leading teams and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants