Building Enclosure Specialist
About The Position
Lerch Bates is hiring a Building Enclosure Specialist for its building science consulting team. The role supports building enclosure testing, quality assurance observations, field investigations, and building performance evaluations for new construction and existing buildings. The position involves substantial field work evaluating building performance and testing systems such as electronic leak detection (ELD), air barriers, water penetration, and infrared thermography. The specialist helps project teams address challenges involving roofing, waterproofing, exterior facades, glazing, and air and weather barriers, and works with consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, and building owners on construction quality assurance, commissioning, investigations, repairs, and rehabilitation projects. The role includes conducting field assessments and testing, documenting observations and recommendations, coordinating with clients and project teams, and supporting technical recommendations and project documentation. The position is primarily based at active construction sites and existing buildings, with occasional office work for reporting and coordination. Travel throughout the assigned region is frequently required. Work may involve outdoor exposure to varying weather, temperature extremes, dust, noise, and uneven terrain, as well as climbing and working at heights. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and drug test, including marijuana screening.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in construction, building enclosure consulting, roofing, waterproofing, facade systems, commissioning, quality assurance, testing, inspections, or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of commercial, institutional, and residential construction practices and building enclosure systems.
- Experience evaluating field conditions and relating observations to building performance, durability, water management, and moisture-control issues.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate effectively with project teams and clients.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching, crawling, and lifting.
- Ability to navigate active construction sites, climb ladders and scaffolding, access rooftops, work at elevated heights, carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to travel frequently between project sites.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test, including marijuana screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with construction observations, field investigations, quality assurance inspections, commissioning, leak detection, building performance testing, or condition assessments.
- Knowledge of roofing systems, waterproofing assemblies, exterior wall systems, curtain walls, glazing systems, weather barriers, air barriers, and vapor barriers.
- Familiarity with repair, rehabilitation, restoration, and renovation projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct specialized building enclosure testing, including electronic leak detection, air barrier testing, water penetration and performance testing, and infrared thermography.
- Perform field investigations and condition assessments on new and existing buildings.
- Conduct construction quality assurance observations to verify compliance with project requirements, installation standards, and design intent.
- Evaluate roofing systems, waterproofing assemblies, facade systems, glazing systems, weather barriers, and air barrier installations.
- Identify construction deficiencies, moisture intrusion, deterioration, and other building performance concerns.
- Support roof assessments, facade evaluations, waterproofing investigations, enclosure commissioning, and rehabilitation projects.
- Evaluate field conditions and assist project teams in developing solutions.
- Prepare timely and accurate field reports documenting observations, testing results, existing conditions, and recommendations.
- Document construction quality, installation practices, and building enclosure performance findings in accordance with company standards and reporting requirements.
- Support consultants and project teams with technical recommendations and project documentation.
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and project documentation on a limited basis.
- Identify work that may fall outside project scope and communicate findings appropriately.
- Communicate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project teams, and support project coordination across construction, repair, rehabilitation, and assessment projects.
- Support training and development of field technicians and team members as applicable.
- Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Work independently in the field while coordinating with consultants, engineers, architects, and project managers.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience, qualifications, and location.
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
- 100% employee-owned ESOP with company-funded shares for eligible employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off starting at 17 days annually.
- 10 paid holidays.
- 401(k) with 4% employer match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
