Director of Forensics & Restoration

Director of Forensics & Restoration Location: San Francisco, CA Employment Type: Full-time, Regular How Your Role will Shape Our Success As the Director of Structural Forensics and Restoration in San Francisco, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our expanding department. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, influence the success of our services, and lead complex projects. You will cultivate strong client relationships and build a high‑performing team to achieve excellence. If you're ready to apply your expertise to grow both the division and your team, we’d love to hear from you! Why Walker Consultants? 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. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept experts. 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 directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people. What You’ll Do Lead and oversee Structural Forensics and Restoration projects. Ensure project success by maintaining high standards and timelines. Coordinate cross‑functional teams and allocate resources effectively. Cultivate and sustain strong client relationships for business growth. Drive business development initiatives to exceed sales, revenue, and profit targets. Approve project budgets and proposals, ensuring alignment with goals. Enforce compliance with risk management policies and contracts. Manage financial performance to meet profit and growth objectives. Mentor and empower staff to develop skills to help grow their careers. Assist in recruitment efforts to grow the team and strengthen capabilities. What You Bring Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering Additional Requirements: Professional Engineering Licensure in California. 8+ years of structural engineering experience. Proven success in managing large and complex forensics and restoration projects. Ability to manage and motivate a team to streamline effectiveness and achieve department goals. Compensation & Benefits At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $160,000 – $180,000 per year and eligibility to a significant bonus based on company and individual performance. The final 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. 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 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 Mental wellness benefits Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walker Consultants