Associate Building Enclosure Consultant

Lerch Bates; The Colony (TX); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team in The Colony, TX. The role supports and manages projects involving new construction and major renovations, with focus on building envelope design and BECx, while developing into a fully independent consultant.

The position offers hands-on experience in design reviews, field testing, client communication, and project management, within a performance-driven, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 3–4 years of experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in building envelope consulting and BECx projects for new construction and major renovations.
• Review drawings and enclosure details focusing on air, water, thermal, and vapor control.
• Evaluate building enclosure components including curtain walls, storefronts, glazing, exterior walls, and waterproofing.
• Participate in design review meetings and present observations and recommendations.
• Develop knowledge through collaboration with senior staff and project teams.
• Lead or support pre-construction meetings on enclosure coordination and performance risks.
• Conduct quality assurance site observations and represent Lerch Bates on project sites.
• Perform or assist with building envelope field testing (ASTM E783, E1105, AAMA 501.2, E779).
• Support management of active projects to maintain quality, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• Communicate project status, observations, risks, and recommendations proactively.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Colony, TX 75056 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
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative team environment
• Strong client communication and relationship‑building skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred

Why Work with Lerch Bates

• Competitive base salary of $73,000 - $88,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location
• Annual performance‑based bonus opportunity, with target incentive levels varying by position and based on individual and company performance.
• 100% Employee‑Owned ESOP (company‑funded retirement benefit that allows eligible employees to share in the company's long‑term success)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Be more than just an employee…

Lerch Bates is 100% employee‑owned! Our employee‑owners bring a distinct “we own what we do” brand of technical consulting to every project and partnership. When you work with us, you join a company with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service, and performance in everything we do. So, what does that mean for you? After a certain service time, you are eligible for stock ownership, which essentially works as an additional wealth accumulation and/or retirement account!

Core Values

Ownership Community Integrity Respect Optimism

Working Environment

This position is performed in a combination of office, remote, client, and field environments. Regular travel to project sites is required and may include commercial buildings, occupied facilities, active construction sites, industrial locations, rooftops, and other environments where building evaluations, testing, or construction observations are performed. Work may occur indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate active construction sites and existing buildings. Employees may be required to access rooftops, traverse uneven terrain, work at elevated heights, and enter confined or restricted spaces as project conditions require. Frequent use of computers, keyboards, measuring equipment, and handheld devices is required.

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of equipment and materials weighing up to 40 pounds may be required. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high‑visibility clothing, gloves, safety footwear, hearing protection, and fall protection when applicable.

Travel by automobile and occasional air travel may be required.

Mental Demands

This position requires strong analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills. Employees must be able to interpret construction documents, building codes, technical specifications, engineering data, and field observations while exercising sound professional judgment.

The role requires managing multiple projects, balancing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing project conditions. Effective written and verbal communication, technical report writing, client presentations, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail are essential.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug test. The drug test includes screening for marijuana, regardless of state or local laws permitting its use. A conditional offer of employment will be rescinded if a candidate fails either the background check or the drug test. This requirement is mandated by federal regulations applicable to our government contracting obligations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.