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Lerch Bates Inc. · 4 hours ago

Consultant - Repair & Modernization

Lerch Bates Inc. is a global multidisciplinary technical consultancy that helps clients design, modernize, and manage buildings. They are seeking a Consultant who will oversee rehabilitation projects, provide technical reviews, and mentor team members while maintaining client relationships and ensuring project quality and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Conduct on-site investigations and field reviews of existing buildings
Review background documentation to determine original construction detailing and identify areas of risk (i.e., water penetration, air leakage, and/or condensation, etc.)
Prepare reports and presentations of assessment findings that document the existing conditions and extend defects to provide recommended repairs for damage, defect, or existing condition
Conduct peer reviews of findings for direct reports and peers
Participate in and/or lead meetings that verify in size and complexity with owners, developers, architects, adjustors, and/or other consultants
Coordinate with internal designers, drafters, engineers, and consultants for the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
Conduct drawing, detail, and specification reviews
Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with the project intent, performance with respect to the various building science and engineering principles, and for any scheduling of work issues
Conduct on-site quality assurance observations to review construction for conformance to contract documents, industry standards, manufacturer requirements, and/or best practices
Prepare site visit reports
Provide oversight of technicians and specialists performing field reviews by providing technical/directional advice and reviewing site visit reports for consistency and technical accuracy
Assume full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project: scope, schedule, design, budget, quality, staff, execution, and budgets
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and prospective clients; own and develop the client relationship
Explore and capitalize on opportunities to enhance service with or upsell existing clients and projects
Proactively keep clients and stakeholders informed of project status and changes
Perform project tracking and quality control, including regular project status reviews of actual vs. planned, facilitating project status and review meetings internally and with the client, take appropriate actions to address variance to project plan, follow standardized procedures for change orders and all Lerch Bates processes/procedures
Manage time, budgets, resources, and schedules effectively using the department tools
Ensure personal utilization and direct report consistently meets established goals
As applicable, manage direct reports, including but not limited to training & mentoring, reviewing reports, managing schedules, regular 1:1’s, and developing and leading 90-day and annual reviews

Qualification

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringBuilding Enclosure DesignProject ManagementAutoCADRevitTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsMentorshipTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline: Civil, Structural, Construction, Architecture
P.E./AIA or another relevant Licensure
A minimum 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
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

Preferred

Proficiency in one or more design/modeling software programs, including AutoCAD, Bluebeam®, Revit, WUFI, THERM, etc

Benefits

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
An entire internal department dedicated to your learning and career development!
Exceptional company culture
Employee resource groups
Team building and networking activities
And more!

Company

Lerch Bates Inc.

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Lerch Bates is the global multidisciplinary technical consultancy saving time and money for those designing, modernizing, investigating, or managing buildings.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Bart Stephan
Chief Executive Officer
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Eric Rupe
Chief Executive Officer
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