Senior Elevator & Vertical Transportation Consultant

Lerch Bates Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership ESOP

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lerch Bates Inc. seeks an Elevator Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team in Eden Prairie, MN.

You will advise owners and project teams on elevators, escalators, and related systems throughout all project phases, from planning to modernization. You will manage projects, coordinate scopes and budgets, and deliver technical recommendations while maintaining industry knowledge and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in the elevator, vertical transportation, or related industry.
• Experience with vertical transportation design consulting, modernization, maintenance audits, inspections, construction administration, or equipment management.
• Strong knowledge of vertical transportation systems including elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and safety requirements, including ASME codes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, building owners, architects, contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience with CAD or drawing review software preferred.
• QEI, CEI, or similar industry certifications preferred; equivalent elevator industry experience may be considered in lieu of certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage vertical transportation projects from planning through completion, including new construction consulting, modernization projects, equipment assessments, maintenance audits, inspections, and construction administration activities.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication to ensure quality execution and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical recommendations and guidance related to elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other vertical transportation systems.
• Support owners, architects, and project teams with system selection, modernization planning, traffic analysis, lifecycle planning, and operational evaluations.
• Prepare and communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, codes, and best practices.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within current client relationships.
• Participate in industry events, client meetings, presentations, and networking activities.
• Support business development efforts and market visibility initiatives.
• Conduct equipment reviews, inspections, maintenance audits, condition assessments, and field evaluations.
• Support vertical transportation design consulting efforts for new construction and major renovation projects.
• Review construction documents, shop drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Evaluate equipment performance, code compliance, maintenance practices, and modernization requirements.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, studies, and project documentation.
• Provide project updates and technical guidance to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Elevator systems knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

CAD/drawing review software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lerch Bates Inc. seeks an Elevator Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team in Eden Prairie, MN.

You will advise owners and project teams on elevators, escalators, and related systems throughout all project phases, from planning to modernization. You will manage projects, coordinate scopes and budgets, and deliver technical recommendations while maintaining industry knowledge and strong client relationships.