Elevator Project Manager

LERCH BATES•Highlands Ranch, CO

5d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lerch Bates is seeking an Elevator Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of vertical transportation projects. This role works closely with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal teams to manage project activities, maintain schedules, and support project delivery from initiation through completion. This position offers an opportunity to build technical expertise in the vertical transportation industry while gaining hands-on experience with elevator systems, modernization projects, construction coordination, and client management. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in developing long-term expertise in a specialized and growing industry. 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 preferred; Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields preferred
Experience through previous employment, internships, co-ops, or project work preferred
Knowledge of construction practices, building systems, mechanical systems, or electrical systems preferred
Strong project coordination, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to quickly learn technical concepts and industry-specific information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills
Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience with Bluebeam preferred
Ability to travel periodically for project and client-related activities (approximately 10–25%)

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of elevator and vertical transportation projects from initiation through completion
Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and timelines to maintain successful project execution
Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams regarding project status and updates
Participate in project meetings, bid meetings, and client progress calls
Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks or project issues requiring attention
Support project documentation, reporting, and deliverable tracking
Serve as a point of contact for assigned projects and support day-to-day client communication
Maintain project information and workflows using project management tools and internal systems
Assist with quality control reviews and verify deliverables meet project expectations and standards
Coordinate internal resources and project assignments to support successful execution
Travel periodically for project meetings, field visits, and client-facing activities
Build technical knowledge of elevators, escalators, and vertical transportation systems
Develop technical writing skills and assist with project documentation and reporting
Gain experience evaluating project conditions and supporting problem-solving efforts for clients and project teams