Director, Building Enclosure Rehab & Restoration

Lerch Bates Inc.; The Colony (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP - employee ownership

Health, dental and vision insurance

PTO 17 days + holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Lerch Bates Inc. in The Colony, TX, seeks an entrepreneurial Licensed Architect to lead and grow the Building Enclosure Rehabilitation & Restoration practice.

As Director of Operations, you will provide business leadership and technical direction for a growing team, overseeing investigations, design, and modernization projects while mentoring staff. You will manage client relationships, project delivery, and strategic growth, focusing on existing building enclosure systems rather than new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Active Registered Architect (RA) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, architecture, or related fields.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of building enclosure systems including roofing, waterproofing, facades, fenestration, air barriers, vapor barriers, and exterior wall assemblies.
• Experience conducting building assessments, investigations, and developing repair/rehabilitation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of building enclosure failures, water intrusion, and related concerns.
• Direct condition assessments and enclosure evaluations for existing structures.
• Develop rehab, restoration, and modernization strategies for enclosure components.
• Review findings, reports, drawings, and specs for technical accuracy.
• Role model leadership and provide guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Lerch Bates Inc. in The Colony, TX, seeks an entrepreneurial Licensed Architect to lead and grow the Building Enclosure Rehabilitation & Restoration practice.

As Director of Operations, you will provide business leadership and technical direction for a growing team, overseeing investigations, design, and modernization projects while mentoring staff. You will manage client relationships, project delivery, and strategic growth, focusing on existing building enclosure systems rather than new