Area Manager - Vertical Transportation
About The Position
Lerch Bates is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our Vertical Transportation consulting practice within an assigned region. This role combines technical consulting, business development, operational leadership, and people management to drive exceptional client service and business growth. As the Area Manager, you will oversee consulting services, support project delivery, develop new business opportunities, and lead a team of consultants and technical professionals. You'll work closely with clients, building owners, architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality vertical transportation consulting services while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. If you are a relationship-driven leader with expertise in elevators, escalators, modernization projects, and consulting services, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact while growing both your team and your region. About Lerch Bates: Lerch Bates (LB) is a global technical consulting firm focused on improving how buildings perform for owners, designers, and the people who use them every day. For more than 75 years we’ve partnered on some of the world’s most complex and high-profile projects. Today we provide Total Building Performance expertise that integrates Building Science and Building Flow into a unified delivery model. Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, rehabilitation, management, and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions in an increasingly complex built environment. We are 100% employee-owned through our ESOP, which fosters an ownership mindset and accountability in everything we do. At Lerch Bates, your expertise matters, your voice carries weight, and your work directly contributes to our shared success as OneLB.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in the vertical transportation, elevator consulting, construction, engineering, or related industry
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of elevators, escalators, moving walks, modernization programs, maintenance audits, inspections, and vertical transportation systems
- Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and safety requirements
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and project delivery
- Strong project management, organizational, and financial management skills
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical solutions
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with CAD or drawing review software preferred
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned region as needed
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional business development strategies to grow consulting services across all Lerch Bates service lines
- Build and maintain strong relationships with building owners, architects, developers, contractors, property managers, and industry partners
- Generate new business through networking, client meetings, industry conferences, presentations, lunch-and-learns, and thought leadership
- Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships
- Support proposal development, contract negotiations, and project planning
- Participate in vertical transportation consulting projects including equipment assessments, modernization projects, maintenance audits, design consulting, construction administration, and technical reviews
- Support project teams to ensure quality, client satisfaction, timely delivery, and effective project execution
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and resource coordination
- Review project performance and provide operational support to consultants throughout project lifecycles
- Prepare and review project reports, status updates, billing information, change orders, and project documentation
- Lead daily operations for the assigned service area while promoting operational consistency and continuous improvement
- Monitor regional revenue, expenses, project performance, and financial objectives
- Participate in forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning
- Collaborate with leadership and support teams to achieve business goals and improve operational efficiency
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop consultants and technical staff
- Provide performance feedback, training, and career development opportunities
- Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture that reflects Lerch Bates' core values
- Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
- 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Performance-based incentives and bonuses
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
