Consultant - Vertical Transportation

LERCH BATES • FL

90d

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking consultant with relevant expertise in the Vertical Transportation/Elevator industry. If you are an experienced elevator or design professional with a passion for driving business results, then we want to speak to you! The Consultant is the expert in Vertical Transportation for our clients and provides insightful solutions to meet clients’ needs. If you enjoy working collaboratively with skilled teammates and providing dynamic solutions to clients, apply for this role today! Lerch Bates is the global multidisciplinary technical consultancy, saving time and money for those designing, modernizing, investigating, or managing buildings. From risk to ROI, schedule to sustainability, Lerch Bates’ suite of services helps you plan the future of your building at every phase of the building lifecycle. As your partner in finding the best technical outcomes for your project, we ensure functionality, safety, and value work together. We simplify the path to the best technical expertise for the built environment anywhere in the world. Lerch Bates offers integrated specialties, including vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures & structures, forensics, and multidisciplinary building lifecycle services that optimize performance from design, construction, and management to forensic investigation, repair, and modernization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience required; elevator industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the industry
• Expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: elevators, escalators, moving walkways, mid- and/or high-rise building design, specifications, and analysis, or other vertical transportation equipment
• Knowledge and adherence to applicable industry ASME codes, standards, and safety rules
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills
• Ability to execute tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, managing multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of Consultants and Designers
• Ability to travel regionally on a regular basis
• Intermediate or better proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint, CAD/Drawing review software, CAD deliverables, Project Time Recording System
• QEI/CEI certification (strongly preferred). Certification may be substituted for 1-2 years of previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate customer pipeline by marketing LB services for all given lines of business in the service area.
• Participate in all aspects of project development, including bid and contract development, conceptual planning, design, construction administration, maintenance audits, site safety and equipment inspections, and modernization projects for vertical transportation systems.
• Manage active projects to ensure client satisfaction, quality, timeliness of delivery, and timely billing and payment.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, billing, delivery, and all other activities associated with other business lines in the assigned service area as requested.
• Provide scheduled and requested reports to business support functions and leadership as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of industry operational and equipment trends.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing on-site field work, inspections, audits, surveys, construction administrative services, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program
• Generous PTO
• Incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• FSA and HSA
• Charitable paid time off
• Birthday Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development
• Exceptional company culture
• Employee resource groups
• Team building and networking activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees