Associate Building Envelope Consultant

Department:
Building Science Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Envelope Associate Consultant to join our Building Science team. This role is ideal for professionals looking to expand their expertise in building envelope consulting, enclosure design, and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) while developing into a fully independent Consultant role.

As a Building Envelope Associate Consultant, you will support and manage projects involving new construction and major renovation work, collaborating with Senior Consultants and project teams to deliver technical solutions that improve building performance. You will gain hands-on experience in design review, quality assurance, field testing, client communication, and project management while building technical depth and leadership skills.

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, which fosters an ownership mindset and accountability in everything we do. At Lerch Bates, your expertise matters, your voice carries weight, and your work directly contributes to our shared success as OneLB.

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 Delivery & Technical Development Support and participate in building envelope consulting and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) projects for new construction and major renovations

Review architectural drawings and enclosure details with emphasis on air, water, thermal, and vapor control systems

Evaluate building enclosure components including curtain walls, storefront systems, glazing systems, exterior wall assemblies, and waterproofing systems

Participate in design review meetings and present technical observations and recommendations

Develop technical knowledge through collaboration with Senior Consultants, Directors, and project teams

Field & Project Responsibilities Participate in design, pre-construction, and construction phase meetings

Lead or support pre-construction meetings focused on enclosure coordination and performance risks

Conduct quality assurance site observations and serve as a representative for Lerch Bates on project sites

Perform or assist with building envelope field testing including ASTM E783, ASTM E1105, AAMA 501.2, ASTM E779, and related testing procedures

Develop a strong understanding of building enclosure installation sequencing and performance impacts

Support management of active projects to maintain quality, responsiveness, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction

Client Communication & Project Coordination Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams

Communicate project status, observations, risks, and recommendations proactively

Support project tracking, documentation, scheduling, and reporting activities

Participate in project reviews and internal coordination meetings

Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships

What You’ll Bring :

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline3–4 years of experience within 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…