Senior Building Enclosure Consultant

Department: Building Science

Lerch Bates is seeking a Senior Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of projects spanning building enclosure consulting, repair and rehabilitation, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), new construction consulting, building assessments, forensic investigations, and performance evaluations.

As a Senior Building Enclosure Consultant, you will serve as a technical leader, trusted advisor, and project manager responsible for identifying, planning, directing, and overseeing all aspects of complex building enclosure projects. You will work directly with building owners, architects, developers, contractors, property managers, and project teams to evaluate building performance, develop practical solutions, and deliver high-quality technical consulting services throughout the building lifecycle.

This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, client relationship management, business development, and team mentorship. Successful candidates are experienced building enclosure professionals who enjoy solving complex building science challenges, developing client relationships, mentoring staff, and serving as a technical resource for both clients and colleagues.

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.

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