Elevator & Vertical Transport Consultant

Lerch Bates Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Ownership)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) with 6% employer match

Parental leave

Professional development & tuition Re-

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lerch Bates Inc. is actively seeking an Elevator Consultant in Miami, FL to support a diverse portfolio of elevators, escalators, and moving walks across new construction and existing buildings.

You will advise owners, developers, architects, and project teams, delivering technical expertise throughout all lifecycle phases, focusing on performance, reliability, code compliance, and modernization strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of elevator or vertical transportation experience.
• Experience with vertical transportation design consulting, modernization, maintenance audits, inspections, construction administration, or equipment management.
• Knowledge of industry codes including ASME; strong communication and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage vertical transportation projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication.
• Provide technical recommendations and guidance related to elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other vertical transportation systems.
• Support owners, architects, and project teams with system selection, modernization planning, lifecycle planning, and operational evaluations.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and project documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, codes, and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Drawing review software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lerch Bates Inc. is actively seeking an Elevator Consultant in Miami, FL to support a diverse portfolio of elevators, escalators, and moving walks across new construction and existing buildings.

You will advise owners, developers, architects, and project teams, delivering technical expertise throughout all lifecycle phases, focusing on performance, reliability, code compliance, and modernization strategies.