Associate Building Enclosure Rehabilitation Consultant
About The Position
Lerch Bates is hiring an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant for its Building Science team. This early-career role provides hands-on training and mentorship as the employee develops technical expertise in building enclosure consulting, project management, and client services, with the goal of progressing toward an independent Consultant role. The Associate will support projects involving new construction and existing buildings, including investigations, design review, construction quality assurance, field testing, project coordination, and client communication. The work contributes to building performance, durability, and resilience. The position includes a mixture of office and field work, including visits to active construction sites and existing buildings. Regional travel is required as project needs arise. Field activities may involve climbing, working at extreme heights, confined or tight spaces, various weather conditions, and construction environments. Required PPE and applicable safety procedures must be followed. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug test, including marijuana screening regardless of state or local laws permitting its use. A conditional offer will be rescinded if either check is failed. This requirement is stated to be mandated by federal regulations applicable to the company’s government contracting obligations. Lerch Bates is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, building science, or a related industry.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project demands.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative team environment.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam.
- Willingness to travel regionally for project work.
- Ability to work at extreme heights using PPE and in various weather conditions, and to tolerate frequent up, down, forward, and reversing motions while working in tight spaces.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Experience with building construction, building envelope systems, field inspections, construction administration, shop drawing review, or performance testing is preferred.
- Working knowledge of roofing, waterproofing, exterior cladding, glazing systems, sealants, weather barriers, or related building enclosure systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop technical knowledge through hands-on training and mentorship from experienced Consultants, Senior Consultants, and business leaders.
- Support building enclosure consulting projects involving new construction and existing buildings.
- Participate in proposal preparation, contract development, project planning, design review, construction administration, field observations, performance testing, and client meetings.
- Assist with evaluating roofing, exterior cladding, waterproofing, glazing, sealant, weather barrier, and other building enclosure systems.
- Develop an understanding of building science principles, industry standards, and best practices.
- Support management of multiple projects while maintaining quality, responsiveness, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction.
- Assist with project tracking, reporting, budgeting, invoicing, and change management documentation.
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
- Communicate project status, observations, and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
- Build relationships with clients, contractors, architects, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Participate in field observations, building enclosure inspections, construction quality assurance activities, and field performance testing.
- Travel to project sites throughout the region as needed.
- Follow applicable safety procedures and wear required PPE during field activities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 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), with stock ownership eligibility after a certain service time
- 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
Entry Level
