Building Enclosure Designer

Lerch Bates; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Enclosure Designer in Baltimore, MD. The ideal candidate will prepare construction documents and work with architects and engineers to enhance building performance. This role provides an opportunity to develop expertise in building science and design.

The position demands proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and related tools, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in architectural drafting or related technical design work.
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Familiarity with building codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate construction documents and technical drawings.
• Develop enclosure details for various building systems.
• Collaborate with project teams throughout project development.

Skills

Architectural Drafting

Construction Document Production

Building Enclosure Design

Technical Document Preparation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Baltimore, MD 21201 • Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year • Department: Building Science

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Enclosure Designer to join our Design & Performance Studio. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented design professional who enjoys developing technical construction documents, solving building envelope challenges, and collaborating with architects, engineers, and consultants to improve building performance. As a Building Enclosure Designer, you will support the design and documentation of building enclosure systems for new construction, restoration, and rehabilitation projects. Working alongside Design Studio Architects and senior technical leaders, you'll help develop constructable, code‑compliant solutions involving façades, roofing, waterproofing, glazing, curtain walls, and other building envelope systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in building science, enclosure design, and technical documentation while contributing to a wide variety of challenging and impactful projects.

What You’ll Do

Building Enclosure Design & Documentation

• Prepare accurate construction documents, technical drawings, details, and specifications using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and related software
• Develop building enclosure details for façade systems, curtain walls, glazing, roofing, waterproofing, exterior cladding, and air and vapor barrier assemblies
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings to support coordinated, constructable design solutions
• Apply building science principles related to moisture management, thermal performance, air control, and durability to enclosure system designs
• Assist with building code research, technical evaluations, and enclosure system analysis

Technical Research & Material Evaluation

• Research building enclosure materials, products, and systems to support project design decisions
• Assist in preparing technical specifications and supporting project documentation
• Evaluate material compatibility, system performance, and constructability
• Stay current on industry trends, building science practices, codes, and emerging technologies

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and project teams throughout project development
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and production efforts
• Communicate project progress, technical questions, and potential design issues proactively
• Support delivery of projects that meet quality, schedule, and documentation requirements

Construction Support & Professional Development

• Assist with construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, submittals, and field coordination
• Participate in site visits, field observations, mock‑ups, and building enclosure performance testing as needed
• Document field conditions and assist in preparing technical reports and project documentation
• Contribute to internal technical standards, drawing libraries, specification templates, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in architectural drafting, construction document production, building enclosure design, or related technical design work
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, glazing, curtain walls, exterior cladding, and air and vapor barrier systems
• Understanding of construction documentation, architectural detailing, and building science principles
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, details, plans, elevations, and specifications
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, energy codes, and industry standards
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams

Why Work with Lerch Bates?

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Performance‑based incentives and bonuses
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in meetings, in person and via telephone; crawl through tight spaces to access elevator pits and elevator car tops; climb ladders; move around construction sites to conduct inspection; stretch, reach or other physical motions to take measurements and observe project requirements; travel via car, air or rail to visit customer sites; work at extreme heights; use fingers, hands and arms for functions such as typing, operating elevators from top of car, controlling and reaching interlock switches, prying elevator doors; work in confined spaces; see details at within a few feet of the observer.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. patterns of numbers, objects, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations); apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers (deductive reasoning); combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (inductive reasoning); observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new skills and information rapidly; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequently changing deadlines and interruptions; and interact with LB Executives, Project Managers and Administrative Assistants as well as clients, members of governmental agencies, professional and community organizations and committees, the media and the public.

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.