Project Manager - Facade Access

Lerch Bates Inc.; Henderson (NV); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

ESOP employee ownership

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Lerch Bates is seeking a Project Manager for our Façade Access Group to lead and manage façade access and BMU projects across the U.S. You will work with consultants, owners, architects, and contractors to deliver consulting, design, inspection, certification, and project management services.

The role emphasizes coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, and client communications while traveling domestically as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 10+ years PM experience in construction may supplement absence of degree.
• Experience leading multiple façade access/building maintenance projects.
• Strong communication with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across projects.

Responsabilités

• Manage multiple façade access and BMU projects through all phases of the lifecycle.
• Coordinate scope, schedules, deliverables, budgets, and client communication.
• Lead or participate in client meetings with architects, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate status, risks, and schedule updates.

Connaissances

Project management

Client communication

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Budgeting

Formation

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

Outils

Microsoft Office

Project-related software tools

Description du poste

Department: Façade Access

Location: Highlands Ranch, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA

Lerch Bates is seeking a Project Manager to join our Façade Access Group (FACG). In this role, you will support and manage projects involving façade access systems, building maintenance equipment (BMU), suspended access systems, davits, roof anchors, fall protection systems, and other building access solutions for new and existing buildings.

As a Project Manager, you will work closely with consultants, technical specialists, building owners, architects, developers, contractors, and facility managers to deliver consulting, design, inspection, certification, and project management services. You'll oversee multiple projects simultaneously while serving as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy a combination of technical problem-solving, client interaction, project management, construction coordination, and consulting within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

About Lerch Bates

Lerch Bates (LB) is a global technical consulting firm focused on improving how buildings perform for owners, designers, and the people who use them every day. For more than 75 years we’ve partnered on some of the world’s most complex and high-profile projects. Today we provide Total Building Performance expertise that integrates Building Science and Building Flow into a unified delivery model.

Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, rehabilitation, management, and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions in an increasingly complex built environment.

We are 100% employee-owned through our ESOP. That means when the company succeeds, our employee-owners share in that success. It's more than a retirement benefit—it's an ownership mindset backed by the opportunity to build long-term financial value while helping shape the future of the company.

What You’ll Do

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.

Project Management & Client Support

• Manage multiple façade access and building maintenance equipment projects through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, deliverables, budgets, and client communication.
• Lead or participate in project meetings with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and schedule updates.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to the continued growth of the Façade Access Group.
  
  

Technical Consulting & Design

• Prepare technical reports, studies, and project documentation including Basis of Design reports, site survey reports, cost analyses, bid comparisons, certifications, and recommendations.
• Develop performance-based drawing packages and plans of service for façade access and building maintenance systems.
• Prepare specifications, calculations, design documents, and technical information packages.
• Research, interpret, and apply applicable industry codes, standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal consultants, technicians, and project teams to develop practical and effective solutions.
  
  

Field Services & Quality Assurance

• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and field observations.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to verify conformance with contract documents, manufacturer requirements, industry standards, and project objectives.
• Document observations, deficiencies, and recommendations through clear and accurate reporting.
• Support certification, inspection, repair, maintenance, and installation-related projects.
• Travel periodically to project sites across the United States as required.
  
  

Project Financial Management

• Manage project financial performance with support from Project Coordinators and Project Analysts.
• Assist with project setup, forecasting, invoicing, budgeting, and closeout documentation.
• Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Help maintain profitability and operational efficiency while delivering exceptional client service.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Alternatively, 10+ years of project management experience in the construction industry may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1-3+ years of experience within architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, building maintenance equipment, façade access, building envelope, or a related industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information through written reports, presentations, and client discussions.
• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with the capacity to develop practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and team members.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, design drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and business priorities.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and other project-related software tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed to support project and client requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with façade access systems, building maintenance units (BMUs), suspended access systems, davits, roof anchors, fall protection, or related building access equipment.
• Experience preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, or construction documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations, industry standards, and façade access requirements.
• Experience coordinating design, construction, inspection, or certification projects.
• Exposure to consulting environments and client-facing project management responsibilities.
  
  

Why Work with Lerch Bates?

• Competitive base salary of $75,000 - $95,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity, with target incentive levels varying by position and based on individual and company performance.
• 100% Employee-Owned ESOP (company-funded retirement benefit that allows eligible employees to share in the company's long-term success)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
  
  

Become an Employee-Owner

One of the biggest advantages of working at Lerch Bates is that we are 100% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Unlike many companies that offer only a salary and retirement plan, eligible employees receive company-funded ESOP shares at no cost to them as part of their long-term retirement benefits.

As Lerch Bates grows, employee-owners share in the company's success. For many employees, the ESOP becomes one of the most valuable financial benefits of their career by helping build meaningful long-term wealth in addition to their salary and traditional 401(k).

When you join Lerch Bates, you are not just building better buildings. You also have the opportunity to build your financial future alongside the company's success.

Core Values

Ownership

• Community
• Integrity
• Respect
• Optimism
  
  

Working Environment

This position is performed in a combination of office, client, and field environments. Work regularly takes place in occupied buildings, active construction sites, mechanical rooms, elevator machine rooms, elevator pits, hoistways, and other vertical transportation spaces.

Travel throughout the assigned service area is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Demands

This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and navigating active construction sites and existing buildings.

Employees may be required to work at heights, access elevator machine rooms, elevator pits, hoistways, rooftops, and other confined spaces while wearing appropriate PPE. The position may require lifting or carrying equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Travel by automobile and occasional air travel may be required.

Mental Demands

This position requires strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills. Employees must interpret technical drawings, specifications, maintenance records, inspection reports, and applicable codes and standards while exercising sound professional judgment.

The role requires managing multiple projects, coordinating with clients and contractors, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test. The drug test includes screening for marijuana, regardless of state or local laws permitting its use. A conditional offer of employment will be rescinded if a candidate fails either the background check or the drug test. This requirement is mandated by federal regulations applicable to our government contracting obligations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.