Employee-Owned Building Envelope Consultant

Lerch Bates Inc.; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned (ESOP)

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team in the New Building department. This role offers the chance to develop expertise in building envelope consulting, enclosure design, and BECx while growing into an independent consultant.

You will gain hands-on experience in design review, field testing, client communication, and project management. The position focuses on supporting and managing projects for new construction and major renovations,

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in building envelope consulting and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) projects for new construction and major renovations
• Review architectural drawings and enclosure details with emphasis on air, water, thermal, and vapor control systems
• Evaluate building enclosure components including curtain walls, storefront systems, glazing systems, exterior wall assemblies, and waterproofing systems
• Participate in design review meetings and present technical observations and recommendations
• Develop technical knowledge through collaboration with Senior Consultants, Directors, and project teams
• Participate in design, pre-construction, and construction phase meetings
• Lead or support pre-construction meetings focused on enclosure coordination and performance risks
• Conduct quality assurance site observations and serve as a representative for Lerch Bates on project sites
• Perform or assist with building envelope field testing including ASTM E783, ASTM E1105, AAMA 501.2, ASTM E779, and related testing procedures
• Develop a strong understanding of building enclosure installation sequencing and performance impacts
• Support management of active projects to maintain quality, responsiveness, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams
• Communicate project status, observations, risks, and recommendations proactively
• Support project tracking, documentation, scheduling, and reporting activities
• Participate in project reviews and internal coordination meetings
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Job description

Lerch Bates is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team in the New Building department. This role offers the chance to develop expertise in building envelope consulting, enclosure design, and BECx while growing into an independent consultant.

You will gain hands-on experience in design review, field testing, client communication, and project management. The position focuses on supporting and managing projects for new construction and major renovations,