Elevator & Vertical Transport Consultant

Lerch-Bates-Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

Lerch Bates in Austin, TX seeks an Elevator Consultant to support vertical transportation projects including elevators, escalators, and moving walks. You will act as a trusted advisor to owners, architects, contractors, and project teams across modernization, inspections, and design/construction administration.

The role requires a 3–5+ year background in elevator/vertical transportation, strong knowledge of industry codes, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in the elevator, vertical transportation, or related industry.
• Experience with elevator modernization, maintenance audits, inspections, design, or construction administration strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of vertical transportation systems including elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and safety requirements including ASME codes.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Consulting: manage vertical transportation projects from planning through completion, including modernization projects, equipment assessments, maintenance audits, inspections, and construction administration activities.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication to ensure quality execution and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical recommendations and guidance related to elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other vertical transportation systems.
• Prepare and communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

CAD/drawing review software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lerch Bates in Austin, TX seeks an Elevator Consultant to support vertical transportation projects including elevators, escalators, and moving walks. You will act as a trusted advisor to owners, architects, contractors, and project teams across modernization, inspections, and design/construction administration.

The role requires a 3–5+ year background in elevator/vertical transportation, strong knowledge of industry codes, and travel as needed.