Design Studio Architect: Building Enclosure Lead

Lerch Bates Inc.

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with employer match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking a Design Studio Architect to join our Architectural Design team in a role focused on building enclosure systems, restoration, rehabilitation, and new construction consulting. You will lead projects from concept through construction administration, collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver code-compliant, constructible design solutions.

This position blends technical project leadership with opportunities to mentor staff, support practice growth, and contribute

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
Licensed Architect preferred; candidates pursuing licensure encouraged.
4–8 years of experience in architectural design, construction documentation, project management, building enclosure consulting, or building science.
Knowledge of building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, curtain walls, glazing, air barriers, vapor barriers, and thermal performance.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and specification development software.
Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Manage architectural consulting and design projects from initial investigation through construction completion.
Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical objectives while coordinating project teams and deliverables.
Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, providing technical guidance, presenting design solutions, and managing project communications.
Coordinate multiple projects while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and schedule commitments.
Support bidding activities, construction administration, and project closeout.
Develop construction documents and coordinate building enclosure design for restoration, rehabilitation, new construction, and building science consulting projects.
Apply expertise in roofing, waterproofing, curtain wall systems, glazing, air barriers, vapor barriers, and thermal performance.