Director of Forensics & Restoration
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Employment Type: Full-time, Regularย
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How Your Role will Shape Our Successย
As the Director of Structural Forensics and Restoration in Fort Lauderdale, youโll 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, weโd love to hear from you!
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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.ย
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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 firmโs success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. Itโs a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.ย
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What Youโll Doย
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Lead and oversee Structural Forensics and Restoration projects.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Ensure project success by maintaining high standards and timelines.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Coordinate cross-functional teams and allocate resources effectively.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Cultivate and sustain strong client relationships for business growth.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Drive business development initiatives to exceed sales, revenue, and profit targets.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Approve project budgets and proposals, ensuring alignment with goals.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Enforce compliance with risk management policies and contracts.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Manage financial performance to meet profit and growth objectives.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Mentor and empower staff to develop skills to help grow their careers.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Assist in recruitment efforts to grow the team and strengthen capabilities.
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What You Bringย
Education Requirements:ย
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย Bachelorโs Degree in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering
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Additional Requirements:ย
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย Professional Engineering Licensure in Florida.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย Proven success in managing large and complex forensics and restoration projects.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย Ability to manage and motivate a team to streamline effectiveness and achieve department goals.
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Compensation & Benefitsย
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $120,000 โ $150,000 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 Walkerโs total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.ย ย ย
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employeesโ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
- Annual discretionary bonus programย
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock โ Walker is 100% employee-owned!ย
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefitsย ย
- Health Savings Account with company contributionย ย
- 401(k) with company matchย
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accountsย ย
- 529 college savings planย
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per yearย
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidaysย
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult timesย
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leavesย ย
- Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programsย
- Paid community involvement hoursย
- Tuition and licensure reimbursementย and sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
Why Walker Consultants?
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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.
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The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. 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 designers and practitioners.ย
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Join Us!ย
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We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but donโt meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this roleโor another opportunity on our team.ย
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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 knowโwe will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.ย ย ย
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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.ย ย
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NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS:ย
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 atย leggerding@walkerconsultants.com. ย
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.