Director of Design Services
Director of Design Services
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Job Description
Job Description
Work Location: Minneapolis MN
Employment Type: Full-time regular
How Your Role will Shape Our Success
The Director of Design Services is responsible for overseeing the production of projects and growing our Design practice; assisting in the management of the office with the goals of meeting the annual business plan goals and continually improving service to our clients and participating in the marketing/sales for the office.
Successful candidates for this opportunity are a Licensed Professional Engineer Structural Engineer and/or Architect with an entrepreneurial spirit leadership experience and competency in managing design projects that are large and complex. As you work alongside Walkers staff you will be able to grow in your career make an impact on the projects you work on and exercise your expertise.
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 ourtrue ownership program. At Walker our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firms success rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. Its a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.
What Youll Do
- Manage projects staff overhead and marketing efforts to achieve department or office profit targets.
- Manage quality assurance within the office.
- Assists in the planning budgeting scheduling conducting or coordination of detailed phases of the design work on a project.
- Serves as lead parking designer of complex projects.
- Lead and manage staff and department/office to maximize and streamline the effectiveness of the team.
- Encourage and support the professional development of staff through internal and external training.
- Coach mentor and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
- Proactively seek opportunities to target and court potential hires i.e. conventions project work employee referrals etc.
What You Bring
Education Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering and/or Architecture.
Other Requirements:
- 10 years of project engineering or architecture and management experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Structural Engineer (SE) and/or Architect (RA).
- Experience in the design and construction of parking garages.
- Strong knowledge of engineering architecture and building design.
- Strong computer writing communication and team skills are necessary
- Demonstrated managerial skills.
- Demonstrated ability to review the work of others.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain clients.
At Walker Consultants we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. 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 Walkers total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.
Why Walker Consultants
Walker Consultants holds a storied legacy in parking design tracing back to its inception in 1965 as a trailblazer in structural engineering and parking design. Drawing from decades of expertise the companys position as an industry leader is firmly established. By the 1980s Walker had risen to prominence as the premier parking consulting firm in the United States offering employees the unique opportunity to contribute to and learn from a distinguished and successful team.
With an unwavering commitment to visionary design Walkers team of experts focuses on creating parking facilities that remain relevant and functional for years to come providing an intellectually stimulating and fulfilling environment. In the face of a swiftly evolving landscape driven by ride apps novel mobility choices autonomous and electric vehicles and sustainability imperatives our role at the forefront of designing adaptable efficient and future-proof parking structures reflects our embrace of innovation and change. As a creative professional within our ranks youll contribute your expertise to shaping aesthetically pleasing technologically advanced parking facilities encompassing the broader impact of urban planning traffic management and sustainability.
Join Us!
We know that great talent comes in many forms. If youre excited about this role but dont meet every single requirement we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this roleor 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 knowwe 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.
Work Location: Minneapolis MN
Employment Type: Full-time regular
How Your Role will Shape Our Success
The Director of Design Services is responsible for overseeing the production of projects and growing our Design practice; assisting in the management of the office with the goals of meeting the annual business plan goals and continually improving service to our clients and participating in the marketing/sales for the office.
Successful candidates for this opportunity are a Licensed Professional Engineer Structural Engineer and/or Architect with an entrepreneurial spirit leadership experience and competency in managing design projects that are large and complex. As you work alongside Walkers staff you will be able to grow in your career make an impact on the projects you work on and exercise your expertise.
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 ourtrue ownership program. At Walker our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firms success rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. Its a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.
What Youll Do
- Manage projects staff overhead and marketing efforts to achieve department or office profit targets.
- Manage quality assurance within the office.
- Assists in the planning budgeting scheduling conducting or coordination of detailed phases of the design work on a project.
- Serves as lead parking designer of complex projects.
- Lead and manage staff and department/office to maximize and streamline the effectiveness of the team.
- Encourage and support the professional development of staff through internal and external training.
- Coach mentor and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
- Proactively seek opportunities to target and court potential hires i.e. conventions project work employee referrals etc.
What You Bring
Education Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering and/or Architecture.
Other Requirements:
- 10 years of project engineering or architecture and management experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Structural Engineer (SE) and/or Architect (RA).
- Experience in the design and construction of parking garages.
- Strong knowledge of engineering architecture and building design.
- Strong computer writing communication and team skills are necessary
- Demonstrated managerial skills.
- Demonstrated ability to review the work of others.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain clients.
At Walker Consultants we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. 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 Walkers 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 addition 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
Why Walker Consultants
Walker Consultants holds a storied legacy in parking design tracing back to its inception in 1965 as a trailblazer in structural engineering and parking design. Drawing from decades of expertise the companys position as an industry leader is firmly established. By the 1980s Walker had risen to prominence as the premier parking consulting firm in the United States offering employees the unique opportunity to contribute to and learn from a distinguished and successful team.
With an unwavering commitment to visionary design Walkers team of experts focuses on creating parking facilities that remain relevant and functional for years to come providing an intellectually stimulating and fulfilling environment. In the face of a swiftly evolving landscape driven by ride apps novel mobility choices autonomous and electric vehicles and sustainability imperatives our role at the forefront of designing adaptable efficient and future-proof parking structures reflects our embrace of innovation and change. As a creative professional within our ranks youll contribute your expertise to shaping aesthetically pleasing technologically advanced parking facilities encompassing the broader impact of urban planning traffic management and sustainability.
Join Us!
We know that great talent comes in many forms. If youre excited about this role but dont meet every single requirement we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this roleor 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 knowwe 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.
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