Senior Building Enclosure Consultant

Lerch Bates; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Lerch Bates in Myrtle Beach, SC seeks a Senior Building Enclosure Consultant to lead investigations, assessments, and evaluations of roofing, waterproofing, and facade systems. You will review documents, identify risks, and develop repair strategies while communicating complex concepts in reports and client meetings.

The role requires a PE/RA or equivalent licensure, 8+ years in building science, and the ability to oversee design documentation, testing, and project execution with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or related field.
• PE/RA license or other relevant licensure is required.
• 8+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, building science, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Strong understanding of roofing, waterproofing, facades, fenestration, air/vapor barriers, and exterior wall assemblies.

Aufgaben

• Lead building enclosure investigations, condition assessments, and performance evaluations for various building types.
• Review construction documents, testing data, and records to identify risks and propose solutions.
• Prepare technical reports documenting conditions, findings, repair strategies, and next steps.
• Support commissioning, testing, and quality assurance programs.

Kenntnisse

Building enclosure consulting

Project leadership

Technical writing

Client communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architecture/Building Science

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licensure

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

WUFI

THERM

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Building Enclosure Consultant

Job Details: Job Location: BECS - Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach, SC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Department: Building Science

What You’ll Do:

Building Assessments, Investigations & Evaluations

• Lead building enclosure investigations, condition assessments, and performance evaluations for a variety of building types.


• Evaluate roofing, waterproofing, facades, fenestration systems, air barriers, vapor barriers, and exterior wall assemblies.


• Identify sources of water intrusion, condensation, air leakage, thermal inefficiencies, and enclosure-related deficiencies.


• Review construction documents, historical records, testing data, and building information to identify risks and develop solutions.


• Prepare and present technical reports documenting existing conditions, findings, repair strategies, and recommended next steps.


• Conduct permit reviews, code analyses, and technical evaluations as required.


• Review and provide quality control for reports prepared by consultants and project team members.

Design, Engineering & Technical Consulting

• Lead and oversee development of construction drawings, specifications, repair documents, bid packages, and technical deliverables.


• Communicate complex technical concepts through reports, presentations, sketches, drawings, and client meetings.


• Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, consultants, and technical staff throughout project execution.


• Conduct drawing, detail, specification, and peer reviews throughout the design process.


• Review submittals and shop drawings for conformance with project intent and building science principles.


• Provide technical oversight and engineering judgment related to enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.


• Support building enclosure commissioning (BECx), enclosure testing, and construction quality assurance programs.

Project Leadership & Management

• Assume full responsibility for project scope, schedule, staffing, quality, execution, profitability, and client satisfaction.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and responsiveness.


• Facilitate project planning meetings, quality reviews, and client coordination efforts.


• Track project performance, budgets, schedules, utilization, invoicing, and resource allocation.


• Proactively identify project risks and implement solutions to maintain successful project outcomes.


• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company standards and client expectations.

Client Development & Business Growth

• Serve as a trusted advisor to existing and prospective clients.


• Build, maintain, and expand long-term client relationships.


• Partner with Market Development and leadership teams on proposals, interviews, project pursuits, and strategic opportunities.


• Develop scopes of services, fee proposals, and project budgets.


• Identify opportunities to expand services and grow existing client relationships.


• Contribute to market visibility through industry involvement, networking, presentations, and thought leadership activities.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, training, and quality oversight to consultants, specialists, technicians, and designers.


• Support staff development through coaching and knowledge sharing.


• Review technical work products and provide constructive feedback.


• Help develop future technical leaders within the Building Science practice.


• May directly manage and mentor project staff and consultants.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or a related discipline.


• Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA/AIA), or another relevant professional licensure required.


• 8+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, building science, rehabilitation, architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of building enclosure systems, including:




• Roofing systems


• Waterproofing systems


• Exterior wall and cladding systems


• Fenestration and glazing systems


• Air, water, thermal, and vapor barrier systems




• Experience managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.


• Strong technical writing, report preparation, presentation, and communication skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and internal staff.


• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, invoicing, staffing, and resource planning.


• Demonstrated success developing client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services.


• Ability to evaluate complex technical issues and develop practical, solutions-oriented recommendations.


• Strong leadership, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.


• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, WUFI, THERM, or similar industry software.

Why Work with Lerch Bates?

• Competitive base salary, 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, remote, client, and field environments. Regular travel to project sites is required and may include commercial buildings, occupied facilities, active construction sites, industrial locations, rooftops, and other environments where building evaluations, testing, or construction observations are performed. Work may occur indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate active construction sites and existing buildings. Employees may be required to access rooftops, traverse uneven terrain, work at elevated heights, and enter confined or restricted spaces as project conditions require. Frequent use of computers, keyboards, measuring equipment, and handheld devices is required. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of equipment and materials weighing up to 40 pounds may be required. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety footwear, hearing protection, and fall protection when applicable. Travel by automobile and occasional air travel may be required.

Mental Demands:

This position requires strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Employees must be able to interpret construction documents, building codes, technical specifications, engineering data, and field observations while exercising sound professional judgment. The role requires managing multiple projects, balancing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing project conditions. Effective written and verbal communication, technical report writing, client presentations, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail are essential.

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.