Consultant - Existing Building

LERCH BATES•Fairfax, VA

About The Position

Are you a strong leader who enjoys providing expert guidance and innovative solutions to clients? Lerch Bates is seeking a Consultant to lead and oversee rehabilitation projects from planning through execution. In this role, you will manage multiple projects, provide technical recommendations, and deliver strategic solutions to clients. The Consultant will also mentor, train, and provide technical oversight to specialists, engineers, and team members, serving as a trusted technical liaison and subject-matter expert within the field of practice. 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 pairs Building Science and Building Flow with one integrated team delivery. Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, management and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well‑informed decisions in an increasingly complex Built Environment. We are each 100% equal owners in the LB ESOP, which drives our ownership mindset and shapes everything we do. At Lerch Bates, your expertise matters, your voice carries weight and your work directly contributes to our shared success as OneLB. We invest in professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence, supporting challenging and meaningful work alongside people who care about getting it right. If you’re motivated by solving real problems, working on impactful projects, and being part of a team that truly owns both the work and the outcome, you’re ready to be more than an employee. You’re ready to be an employee-owner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline: Civil, Structural, Construction, Architecture.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
A minimum of 5 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry.
A strong understanding of residential, commercial, or institutional building design and construction.
Knowledge of building enclosure design principles.
An ability to communicate complex technical information and build rapport with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, employees, and other industry stakeholders via written & verbal reports and presentations.
Technical competency and an ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with clients, co-workers, and sub-contractors.
Excellent skills in technical writing and communication.
Flexible, responsive, and confident multi-tasking skills.
An ability to work independently, handle multiple deadlines, and accommodate shifting priorities.
An ability to lead and contribute to the team in a collaborative, interactive environment.
A demonstrated commitment to quality, organization, meticulous attention to detail, and consistency in work product.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working for a contractor for structural, building envelope, commercial roofing, and/or waterproofing projects.
Previous experience working with project accounting and budget management.
Proficiency in one or more design/modeling software programs, including AutoCAD, Bluebeam®, Revit, WUFI, THERM, etc. (preferred).

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to enhance service and provide upsell solutions for existing clients and projects.
Keep clients and stakeholders proactively informed of project status, changes, and next steps.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations documenting existing conditions, defects, and recommended repairs.
Conduct peer reviews of findings for direct reports and colleagues to ensure accuracy and quality.
Participate in meetings with owners, developers, architects, adjusters, and other consultants, as appropriate to project size and complexity.
Coordinate with internal designers, drafters, engineers, and consultants to prepare construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
Review drawings, details, and specifications for compliance with project intent, building science principles, and scheduling requirements.
Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure adherence to performance standards and project intent.
Conduct on-site quality assurance reviews to verify construction conforms to contract documents, industry standards, manufacturer requirements, and best practices.
Prepare thorough site visit reports.
Provide technical guidance to field technicians and specialists, reviewing reports for consistency and accuracy.
Assume full managerial responsibility for project scope, schedule, design, budget, quality, staff, and execution.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and prospects, building and maintaining strong relationships.
Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients and stakeholders regarding project progress, changes, and opportunities.
Track projects for quality control, schedule adherence, and budget performance, addressing variances as needed.
Conduct internal and client project status reviews, following standardized procedures for change orders and internal processes.
Manage time, budgets, resources, and schedules effectively using departmental tools.
Ensure personal utilization and the utilization of direct reports meets established goals.
Manage direct reports as applicable, including training, mentoring, reviewing reports, managing schedules, conducting regular 1:1s, and leading 90-day and annual performance reviews.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage options
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes vacation, sick leave, and personal days; starts at 17 days per year and increases with tenure
Paid Holidays – 9 company-recognized holidays per year
Retirement & Stock Programs – 401(k) with up to 6% employer match and 100% employer-provided Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance – Employer-paid coverage with voluntary options for additional protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for mental health and well-being
Paid Parental Leave
Charitable & Volunteer Time Off
Incentive & Performance-Based Bonuses
Education & Training Support – Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Additional Perks – Birthday bonus, paid business travel, military leave, jury duty, bereavement leave, and optional accident/critical illness coverage