Building Enclosure Consultant (Licensed PE)

Lerch Bates; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) with 6% employer match

Professional development and tuition**

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant to support assessment, investigation, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing building enclosure systems in a hybrid Golden, CO setting.

You will evaluate roofing, waterproofing, facade, fenestration, and exterior wall systems; identify deterioration sources; and develop practical repair solutions to extend building life. Lead projects, mentor staff, and grow client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, structural engineering, building science, forensic investigations, restoration consulting, rehabilitation design, or existing building consulting.
• Experience conducting building condition assessments, investigations, and repair design.
• Understanding of roofing, waterproofing, facade, fenestration, and exterior wall systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate building enclosure issues involving roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall systems, cladding, glazing, sealants, balconies, façades, and other enclosure components.
• Conduct condition assessments of existing building enclosure systems to identify deterioration, water intrusion, performance deficiencies, and repair needs.
• Review existing construction documents, previous repairs, and field conditions to identify risks and develop effective restoration strategies.
• Prepare detailed condition assessment reports documenting findings, repair recommendations, and rehabilitation priorities.
• Develop practical restoration and repair solutions for existing building enclosure systems.
• Perform technical peer reviews of reports, repair recommendations, and construction documents prepared by project team members.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and consultants to develop and review restoration strategies.
• Coordinate preparation of repair drawings, specifications, bid documents, and other construction documentation.
• Review drawings, details, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance with project objectives and design intent.
• Conduct site observations and quality assurance reviews throughout construction.
• Prepare site visit reports documenting project progress, field conditions, and construction quality.
• Provide technical guidance during construction to help resolve field issues and ensure repairs are completed in accordance with design intent.

Skills

Building enclosure

Structural engineering

Technical writing

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

WUFI

THERM

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Golden, CO 80401

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/year

Department: Existing Building Repair & Modernization

Location: Golden, CO (hybrid)

Position Overview

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant to support the assessment, investigation, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing building enclosure systems.

In this role, you will evaluate roofing, waterproofing, facade, fenestration, and exterior wall systems; identify sources of deterioration or performance deficiencies; and develop practical repair and restoration solutions that improve long-term building performance and resilience.

You will manage projects from initial investigation through construction administration, serving as a trusted advisor to building owners, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This position provides opportunities to lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, perform technical reviews, and build lasting client relationships while helping extend the life of existing buildings.

Building Enclosure Assessment & Investigation

• Investigate building envelope issues involving roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall systems, cladding, glazing, sealants, balconies, façades, and other enclosure components.
• Conduct condition assessments of existing building enclosure systems to identify deterioration, water intrusion, performance deficiencies, and repair needs.
• Review existing construction documents, previous repairs, and field conditions to identify risks and develop effective restoration strategies.

Evaluation & Restoration Design

• Prepare detailed condition assessment reports documenting findings, repair recommendations, and rehabilitation priorities.
• Develop practical restoration and repair solutions for existing building enclosure systems.
• Perform technical peer reviews of reports, repair recommendations, and construction documents prepared by project team members.

Design Coordination & Technical Review

• Collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and consultants to develop and review restoration strategies.
• Coordinate preparation of repair drawings, specifications, bid documents, and other construction documentation.
• Review drawings, details, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance with project objectives and design intent.

Project Management & Construction Administration

• Conduct site observations and quality assurance reviews throughout construction.
• Prepare site visit reports documenting project progress, field conditions, and construction quality.
• Provide technical guidance during construction to help resolve field issues and ensure repairs are completed in accordance with design intent.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for multiple restoration projects.

Client Relationships & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on building enclosure performance, restoration strategies, and long-term asset management.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly through reports, presentations, and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Mentor junior consultants and technical staff while supporting their professional development.

What You’ll Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, structural engineering, building science, forensic investigations, restoration consulting, rehabilitation design, or existing building consulting.
• Experience conducting building condition assessments, investigations, and repair design.
• Understanding of roofing, waterproofing, facade, fenestration, and exterior wall systems.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building enclosure investigations and water intrusion assessments.
• Experience in restoration, rehabilitation, modernization, or capital improvement projects.
• IIBEC credentials (RRO, RRC, RBEC, etc.).
• Experience with WUFI, THERM, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or related software.

Why Work with Lerch Bates?

• Competitive base salary of $90,000 - $125,000 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

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.

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.