Senior Consultant

Location: Southern California -Hybrid(Irvine or Los Angeles, CA preferred)

To be considered, please upload a cover letter with your resume.


How Your Role Will Shape Our Success


Walker is seeking a Senior Consultant who thrives at the intersection of client delivery, relationship-building, and business growth . This role is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial professional who enjoys managing complex projectsandactively developing new work.


As a Senior Consultant, you will independently lead high-impact projects, deepen relationships with existing clients, and bring in new opportunities through proactive business development.You'llbe trusted torepresentWalker in developing new business, leading proposals, fee negotiations, and client conversations-and to consistently elevate the quality of our work and services.


We'relooking for someone with a growth mindset , strong professional judgment with existing private sector consulting experience, and the ambition to expand both their own book of business and Walker's market presence.


About Walker Consultants


Walker Consultants is a financially stable, 100% employee-owned professional services firm that serves public- andprivate-sectorclients by providing industry-leading transportation, transit, mobility, and parking planning-related services. We help provide access to andmaintainthe built environment. Because our firm is diverse in our services, well-established, and sought after, we work on leading-edge projects that shape our communities. In addition to contributingtoyour area of subject matter, you have opportunities to learn and become involved in other areas of our practice.


From small towns to large urban metros and regional agencies, we help our clients build communities where people want to live, work, and have fun. For every project, we develop creative strategies that put people first and are rooted in data aligned with overall goals for transportation, economic development, climate, and land use. We do the same for our private sector clients. We are focused on the future, and our plans and policies are shaped by technology, data, and infrastructure that maximize today's investments forwhat'snext.


As part of ourWest Region, you will be an integral part of growing theregion while supporting our national group of experts and collaborating with planners, engineers, and urban designers across the country to serve our clients. We cover a large geographic area, so thereisplenty ofopportunityto travel.


You'llhave an opportunity to test ideas, shape policy directly, and see your plans implemented. At Walker, we go beyondplanning-we are implementers at the forefront of real change.


What Sets Us Apart?

Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success.


What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program . At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directlybenefitfrom the firm's success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation.It'sa unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.


Responsibilitiesof the Role

Project Leadership & Client Delivery

• Independently manage complex, large-scale consulting projects from proposal through completion.
• Lead project planning, including scope, budget, staffing, schedule, and quality control.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge for assigned projects and oversee other Consultants as needed.
• Develop proposals and agreements; represent Walker in fee negotiations.
• Select and manage outside consultants.
• Deliver high-quality project outputs and conduct peer and quality reviews.
• Clearly communicate project requirements and expectations to internal teams.
• Build andmaintainlong-term relationships with clients beyond project completion.

Business Development & Marketing

• Activelymaintainand grow relationships with existing clients.
• Identify, pursue, and help secure new clients and project opportunities.
• Participate in interviews and presentations for new business.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate fees with leadership approval.
• Establish and expand relationships with assigned and emerging industry contacts.
• Represent Walker through professional organizations, presentations, and thought leadership.

Research, Development & Mentorship

• Contribute to technical standards, tools, and templates used firm-wide.
• Support training, evaluation, and mentorship of Consultants and Analysts.
• Serve as a go-to resource for technical and industryexpertise.
• Participate in industry associations, committees, and publishing efforts.
• Stay current onstate-of-the-artmobility and parking trends and share insights across the firm.

Qualificationsand Requirements

• 8+years of experiencemanagingprojects (schedule, budget, client relationships, deliverables) or
• Bachelor's degreeor higher with 12-15 years of total experience inparking, mobility, curbside, and/or transportation planningor related consulting fields.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Strong business development skills withdemonstratedsuccess bringing in work.
• Ability to build trust, manage client relationships, and secure repeat business.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstratedproficiencywith Microsoft Excel,Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel.

What Success Looks Like

• High client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Consistent delivery of projects on time, on budget, and ata high levelof quality.
• Growth of client relationships and contribution to new workacquisition.
• Strong financial performance and revenue management.
• Positive impact on team development andknowledge-sharing.

*To be considered*, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 1-2 work samples that highlight your skills, including a writing sample. Please do not exceed 10 MB.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed tomaintainingfairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary rangeis $124,000 -$165,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerationspermittedby 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.


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
• Mental wellness benefits
• 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

Why Walker Consultants?


Join Walker and be a driving force in revolutionizing access and connectivity through impactful transportation solutions. Your efforts will shape how individuals and communities traverse and engage from inception to realization. Beyond transportation, Walker's influence extends to crafting dynamic communities; as a curb management specialist, you'll be instrumental in fashioning inclusive, secure, and vibrant communal domains that enhance lives.


Our commitment to optimizing client assets means your input converts to tangible value, showcasing your ideas and strategies to elevate client triumph. Engage with cutting-edge trends and technologies, embedding them in practical situations to surmount intricate quandaries. Upholding equity and inclusivity, Walker harmonizes public and private aspirations, constructing impartial solutions that enhance access, service, and sustainable revenue streams for diverse users.


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.


NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS:


Any candidate information, including resumes, submitted to Walker Consultants or to any of our employees without a fully executed agreement will be considered unsolicited and non-confidential. Walker Consultants reserves the right to review and pursue such candidates independently, and no placement fees or other compensation will be owed to the submitting party. Candidates submitted in this manner will be treated as direct applicants. Submission of candidate information to Waller Consultants constitutes acceptance of this policy. External recruiters interested in working with Walker Consultants may contact Lindsey Eggerding at [email protected].


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.