Elevator & Vertical Transportation Consultant

Lerch Bates Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

10 holidays per year

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Professional development and tuition

Job summary

Lerch Bates in Eden Prairie, MN seeks an Elevator Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team. You will advise on elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related systems across new and existing buildings, supporting planning, design, and modernization efforts.

Responsibilities include consulting, project management, and client relationship building with a focus on reliability, code compliance, and passenger flow. Travel to project sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in the elevator, vertical transportation, or related industry.
• Experience with vertical transportation design consulting, modernization, maintenance audits, inspections, construction administration, or equipment management.
• Strong knowledge of vertical transportation systems including elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and safety requirements, including ASME codes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, building owners, architects, contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage vertical transportation projects from planning through completion, including new construction consulting and modernization projects.
• 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.
• Support owners, architects, and project teams with system selection, modernization planning, lifecycle planning, and operational evaluations.
• Prepare reports, updates and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, codes, and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Building codes

Elevator industry knowledge

Field coordination

CAD software

MS Office

QEI/CEI certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Lerch Bates in Eden Prairie, MN seeks an Elevator Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team. You will advise on elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related systems across new and existing buildings, supporting planning, design, and modernization efforts.

Responsibilities include consulting, project management, and client relationship building with a focus on reliability, code compliance, and passenger flow. Travel to project sites will be required.