Associate Building Enclosure Consultant

Lerch Bates Inc.; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned (ESOP)

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team in the New Building department. This role offers the chance to develop expertise in building envelope consulting, enclosure design, and BECx while growing into an independent consultant.

You will gain hands-on experience in design review, field testing, client communication, and project management. The position focuses on supporting and managing projects for new construction and major renovations,

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in building envelope consulting and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) projects for new construction and major renovations
• Review architectural drawings and enclosure details with emphasis on air, water, thermal, and vapor control systems
• Evaluate building enclosure components including curtain walls, storefront systems, glazing systems, exterior wall assemblies, and waterproofing systems
• Participate in design review meetings and present technical observations and recommendations
• Develop technical knowledge through collaboration with Senior Consultants, Directors, and project teams
• Participate in design, pre-construction, and construction phase meetings
• Lead or support pre-construction meetings focused on enclosure coordination and performance risks
• Conduct quality assurance site observations and serve as a representative for Lerch Bates on project sites
• Perform or assist with building envelope field testing including ASTM E783, ASTM E1105, AAMA 501.2, ASTM E779, and related testing procedures
• Develop a strong understanding of building enclosure installation sequencing and performance impacts
• Support management of active projects to maintain quality, responsiveness, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams
• Communicate project status, observations, risks, and recommendations proactively
• Support project tracking, documentation, scheduling, and reporting activities
• Participate in project reviews and internal coordination meetings
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Job description

Department: New Building

Lerch Bates is seeking a Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team. This role is ideal for professionals looking to expand their expertise in building envelope consulting, enclosure design, and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) while developing into a fully independent Consultant role. As an Associate Consultant, you will support and manage projects involving new construction and major renovation work, collaborating with Senior Consultants and project teams to deliver technical solutions that improve building performance. You will gain hands‑on experience in design review, quality assurance, field testing, client communication, and project management while building technical depth and leadership skills. Please Note: The internal title for this position is Associate Consultant within our New Building department.

Become an Employee-Owner

One of the biggest advantages of working at Lerch Bates is that we are 100% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Unlike many companies that offer only a salary and retirement plan, eligible employees receive company-funded ESOP shares at no cost to them as part of their long-term retirement benefits.

As Lerch Bates grows, employee-owners share in the company's success. For many employees, the ESOP becomes one of the most valuable financial benefits of their career by helping build meaningful long-term wealth in addition to their salary and traditional 401(k).

When you join Lerch Bates, you are not just building better buildings. You also have the opportunity to build your financial future alongside the company's success.

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.

What You’ll Do

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.

Project Delivery & Technical Development

• Support and participate in building envelope consulting and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) projects for new construction and major renovations
• Review architectural drawings and enclosure details with emphasis on air, water, thermal, and vapor control systems
• Evaluate building enclosure components including curtain walls, storefront systems, glazing systems, exterior wall assemblies, and waterproofing systems
• Participate in design review meetings and present technical observations and recommendations
• Develop technical knowledge through collaboration with Senior Consultants, Directors, and project teams

Field & Project Responsibilities

• Participate in design, pre-construction, and construction phase meetings
• Lead or support pre-construction meetings focused on enclosure coordination and performance risks
• Conduct quality assurance site observations and serve as a representative for Lerch Bates on project sites
• Perform or assist with building envelope field testing including ASTM E783, ASTM E1105, AAMA 501.2, ASTM E779, and related testing procedures
• Develop a strong understanding of building enclosure installation sequencing and performance impacts
• Support management of active projects to maintain quality, responsiveness, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction

Client Communication & Project Coordination

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams
• Communicate project status, observations, risks, and recommendations proactively
• Support project tracking, documentation, scheduling, and reporting activities
• Participate in project reviews and internal coordination meetings
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline
• 3-4 years of experience within architecture, engineering, construction, building science, or related industries
• Working knowledge of building envelope systems including roofing, waterproofing, exterior cladding, glazing systems, sealants, weather barriers, and air/water barriers
• Understanding of building enclosure installation sequencing and construction practices
• Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail