Junior Building Enclosure Consultant — Rehab & Field Projects

Lerch Bates Inc.; Greenbelt (MD); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

9 holidays

401(k) with match

ESOP

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Performance bonuses

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Lerch Bates Inc. is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team.

This role is designed for early-career professionals developing expertise in building enclosure consulting, project management, and client services while progressing toward an independent Consultant role. The position offers hands-on training across roofing, cladding, waterproofing, glazing, and weather barriers, with exposure to proposal work, design reviews, and field observations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Science, or a related discipline preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, building science, or related industry.
• Experience with building envelope systems, field inspections, or performance testing preferred.
• Knowledge of roofing, waterproofing, exterior cladding, glazing systems, weather barriers, or related building enclosure systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project demands.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative team.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Willingness to travel regionally for project work.

Aufgaben

• Develop technical knowledge through hands-on training and mentorship from experienced Consultants, Senior Consultants, and business leaders.
• Support building envelope consulting projects involving both new construction and existing buildings.
• Participate in proposal preparation, contract development, project planning, design review, construction administration, field observations, performance testing, and client meetings.
• Assist with evaluating roofing systems, exterior cladding, waterproofing systems, glazing systems, sealants, weather barriers, and other building enclosure components.
• Develop an understanding of building science principles, industry standards, and best practices.
• Support the management of multiple projects while maintaining quality, responsiveness, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction.
• Assist with project tracking, reporting, budgeting, invoicing, and change management documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Communicate project status, observations, and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, architects, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in field observations, building enclosure inspections, construction quality assurance activities, and field performance testing.
• Travel to project sites throughout the region as needed.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and wear required PPE during field activities.

Kenntnisse

Project coordination

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker, team player

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organization

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng, Construction Mgmt, Architecture, Building Science, or related

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Lerch Bates Inc. is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team.

This role is designed for early-career professionals developing expertise in building enclosure consulting, project management, and client services while progressing toward an independent Consultant role. The position offers hands-on training across roofing, cladding, waterproofing, glazing, and weather barriers, with exposure to proposal work, design reviews, and field observations.