Rising Building Enclosure Consultant — Associate

Lerch Bates; The Colony (TX); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lerch Bates is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team in The Colony, TX. The role supports and manages projects involving new construction and major renovations, with focus on building envelope design and BECx, while developing into a fully independent consultant.

The position offers hands-on experience in design reviews, field testing, client communication, and project management, within a performance-driven, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 3–4 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, building science, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of building envelope systems including roofing, waterproofing, exterior cladding, glazing systems, sealants, weather barriers, and air/water barriers.
• Understanding of building enclosure installation sequencing and construction practices.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in building envelope consulting and BECx projects for new construction and major renovations.
• Review drawings and enclosure details focusing on air, water, thermal, and vapor control.
• Evaluate building enclosure components including curtain walls, storefronts, glazing, exterior walls, and waterproofing.
• Participate in design review meetings and present observations and recommendations.
• Develop knowledge through collaboration with senior staff and project teams.
• Lead or support pre-construction meetings on enclosure coordination and performance risks.
• Conduct quality assurance site observations and represent Lerch Bates on project sites.
• Perform or assist with building envelope field testing (ASTM E783, E1105, AAMA 501.2, E779).
• Support management of active projects to maintain quality, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• Communicate project status, observations, risks, and recommendations proactively.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Lerch Bates is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team in The Colony, TX. The role supports and manages projects involving new construction and major renovations, with focus on building envelope design and BECx, while developing into a fully independent consultant.

The position offers hands-on experience in design reviews, field testing, client communication, and project management, within a performance-driven, employee-owned environment.