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 ownership (ESOP)

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lerch Bates Inc. is seeking an Elevator Consultant to support a broad portfolio of vertical transportation projects, including analysis, modernization, and design activities for new construction and existing buildings.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, client interactions, and delivering practical solutions across project lifecycles. You will advise owners, developers, architects, and contractors on system performance, code compliance, and lifecycle planning while coordinating with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage vertical transportation projects from planning through completion, including new construction consulting, 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 related to elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other vertical transport systems.
• Support owners, architects, and project teams with system selection, modernization planning, throughput analysis, lifecycle planning, and operational evaluations.
• Prepare reports, findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, codes, and best practices.

Skills

Vertical transportation

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management)

Tools

CAD

Drawing review software

Job description

Lerch Bates Inc. is seeking an Elevator Consultant to support a broad portfolio of vertical transportation projects, including analysis, modernization, and design activities for new construction and existing buildings.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, client interactions, and delivering practical solutions across project lifecycles. You will advise owners, developers, architects, and contractors on system performance, code compliance, and lifecycle planning while coordinating with