Elevator Consultant — Vertical Transportation Advisor

Lerch Bates Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking an Elevator Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team in a role that spans design consulting, modernization planning, inspections, and owner advisory services. You will serve building owners, developers, architects, contractors, and managers, delivering technical guidance across project lifecycles.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in the elevator industry, strong project management, and the ability to build client relationships while ensuring code compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years in elevator/vertical transportation field.
• Experience in design consulting, modernization, maintenance audits or inspections.

Responsibilities

• Manage vertical transportation projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate scope, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Provide technical recommendations on elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related systems.
• Support client development and industry networking.

Skills

Elevator systems knowledge

Project management

Client advisory

Communication

Code knowledge (ASME)

Education

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

Tools

CAD

Job description

Lerch Bates is seeking an Elevator Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team in a role that spans design consulting, modernization planning, inspections, and owner advisory services. You will serve building owners, developers, architects, contractors, and managers, delivering technical guidance across project lifecycles.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in the elevator industry, strong project management, and the ability to build client relationships while ensuring code compliance and