HBS Engineering - VHT Consultant III

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Position Summary: The VHT Consultant III leads the technical execution and client management of elevator and escalator consulting projects. This position is responsible for overseeing field assessments, preparing specifications, reviewing submittals, and supporting design and modernization efforts across a range of project types. The Consultant III operates with a high degree of independence and technical authority, serving as a key resource for internal teams, clients, and external partners. In addition to managing project deliverables and client relationships, this position provides mentorship to junior staff and contributes to the division’s business development efforts and process improvement initiatives. The role offers a mix of field work, report writing, client interaction, and internal collaboration in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and requires strict adherence to all relevant elevator field safety practices.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee complex field assessments and inspections across multiple projects.
• Author and deliver comprehensive maintenance and modernization specifications.
• Evaluate and approve submittals, shop drawings and performance data.
• Direct production of VHT-specific construction drawings.
• Provide interpretation of complex construction drawings for teams and clients.
• Lead new elevator system design, set design standards, and provide expert guidance on integration of vertical transportation within complex projects
• Lead advanced traffic analyses, validate and challenge assumptions and set firmwide best practices for use of Elevate or other traffic simulation tools
• Strategically manage key client relationships across multiple projects.
• Facilitate high-stakes client engagements.
• Shape recommendations to align with client business/budget goals.
• Author persuasive reports, narratives and proposals that influence decision making.
• Drive interdisciplinary collaboration across MEPF, architecture, and commissioning
• Oversee and mentor junior staff with accountability for quality
• Lead internal design review meetings and ensure alignment of VHT strategy with project objectives
• Establish quality standards and lead cross-discipline integration for new elevator design projects
• Lead development of RFP responses and client presentations
• Leverage relationships to generate new business and expand offerings
• Shape project strategy through scoping, forecasting and workload planning at a portfolio scale
• Promote Henderson as the established leader in new elevator design
• Mentor and coach Consultant I and II level staff
• Provide training and knowledge-sharing on industry standards, field practices, and consulting skills
• Support the Design Manager with staff development and feedback

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture preferred
• 5-8 years of experience in the elevator, escalator, or vertical transportation industry, or 10 or more years without a related bachelor’s degree.
• Proven expertise in sp