Senior Vertical Transportation Lead

Walker Consultants; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Stock ownership for employees

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Spending Accounts

529 college savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Disability leave replacement

Parental leave

Community involvement hours

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

Mental wellness benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Walker Consultants is seeking a Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant to join our growing team. If you have deep experience in elevator, escalator, and moving walk systems—and a passion for smart, efficient, and code-compliant solutions—this is your opportunity to lead impactful projects across the country.

You’ll collaborate with architects, engineers, property managers, and building owners to deliver consulting services that shape how people move through spaces.

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

5+ years vertical transportation

Strong communicator

Project leadership

Team coordination

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Walker Consultants is seeking a Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant to join our growing team. If you have deep experience in elevator, escalator, and moving walk systems—and a passion for smart, efficient, and code-compliant solutions—this is your opportunity to lead impactful projects across the country.

You’ll collaborate with architects, engineers, property managers, and building owners to deliver consulting services that shape how people move through spaces.