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Walker Consultants

Designs parking facilities and repairs buildings

Building Envelope & Historic Preservation Consultant

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$130k - $160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or master's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited institution is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in building envelope consulting, waterproofing, restoration, or related services is required.
  • Strong knowledge of exterior building systems and materials, including façades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, and masonry, is required.
  • Experience with new construction and the investigation, evaluation, and restoration of existing structures is required.
  • Ability to coordinate with project teams, clients, and outside consultants while maintaining strong working relationships is required.
  • Strong technical communication skills, including preparation of reports, repair recommendations, and RFQ/RFP responses, are required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including hoses, testing equipment, and other field materials, is required.
  • Willingness to travel as needed is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform building envelope investigations and historic building assessments, preparing technical reports documenting findings, deficiencies, and recommendations for repair, restoration, or preservation.
  • Evaluate existing building conditions, including historic masonry, façades, roofing systems, windows, and architectural features, to develop appropriate repair and restoration solutions.
  • Prepare construction documents, repair recommendations, and opinions of probable construction costs for building envelope, restoration, and historic preservation projects.
  • Perform construction administration services, including RFI and submittal reviews, site visits, field observations, and punch list inspections.
  • Collaborate with architects, contractors, clients, and preservation professionals to review project findings, designs, restoration approaches, and construction progress.
  • Participate in field investigations, material assessments, and testing while supporting project quality, budgets, and schedules.
  • Support client relationships and business development efforts, including preparation of RFQ/RFP responses.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with historic structural systems is preferred.
  • Experience with historic preservation, historic building assessments, or restoration of historic structures is preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licensure is preferred.
  • SPRAT Level 1 certification is a plus.
  • Project management experience, including coordinating project teams, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining client relationships, is preferred.

About the Company

Walker Consultants

Designs parking facilities and repairs buildings

Walker Consultants designs parking facilities and advises property owners, developers and public agencies on how to plan, assess and maintain buildings. Its engineers, architects and planners work on planned construction as well as existing structures, connecting physical design with long-term asset performance. The firm investigates failures, develops repair plans and evaluates roofs, exterior walls and internal building systems. Clients engage Walker for technical consulting and design services, from early due diligence through construction support and long-term capital planning. Founded in 1965, the company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL
Founded
1965

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