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Walker Consultants
Restoration Consultant
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What they do
A Property Appraiser or Assessor determines the value of real property, including buildings and real estate or other personal or commercial property, as the basis for determining how much tax is owed. Assesses or calculates how much tax is owed, including property tax for homes, businesses or land, income tax, or tax owed for goods traded or imported internationally.
$61,630 / year median in Massachusetts
-5% projected decline
Job Description
About This Opportunity If you enjoy solving complex problems, investigating why structures are failing, and developing practical solutions, this is an opportunity to take your expertise and make a meaningful impact. In this role, you'll provide forensic and restoration consulting services to a diverse range of clients while taking ownership of your projects and building strong client relationships. You'll serve as a primary point of contact and lead project teams through the investigation, analysis, and resolution of structural and waterproofing deficiencies. No two projects are the same. Your work may involve high-rises, historic buildings, parking structures, plazas, water-retention structures, and other complex structures. You'll have the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from forensic investigations and structural evaluations to repair design, budgeting, construction documents, and construction administration. At Walker, we value technical curiosity, initiative, and creative problem-solving. You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work while collaborating with experienced professionals and developing solutions that make a lasting impact on the built environment. \n 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!
What You'll Do:
- Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.
- Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.
- Monitor progress of projects, adherence to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.
- Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes, and repair recommendations.
- Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.
- Manage multiple projects and teams, including engineers and technical personnel.
- Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.
- Assist with training less experienced staff in a variety of roles.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
Education Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
Other Requirements:
- Licensure required.
- 5+ years of experience working and/or managing projects in the forensic and/or restoration fields.
- Strong writing, communication, and team skills.
- Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.