Building Enclosure Consultant; Licensed PE

Building Enclosure Consultant (Licensed PE)

Golden, CO 80401 End Date 12/31/2026

Salary Range $90,000.00 - $ Salary/year

Department:
Existing Building Repair & Modernization

Location:

Golden, CO (hybrid)

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant to support the assessment, investigation, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing building enclosure systems.

In this role, you will evaluate roofing, waterproofing, facade, fenestration, and exterior wall systems; identify sources of deterioration or performance deficiencies; and develop practical repair and restoration solutions that improve long-term building performance and resilience.

You will manage projects from initial investigation through construction administration, serving as a trusted advisor to building owners, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This position provides opportunities to lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, perform technical reviews, and build lasting client relationships while helping extend the life of existing buildings.

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.

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 Enclosure Assessment & Investigation

• Investigate building envelope issues involving roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall systems, cladding, glazing, sealants, balconies, façades, and other enclosure components.
• Conduct condition assessments of existing building enclosure systems to identify deterioration, water intrusion, performance deficiencies, and repair needs.
• Review existing construction documents, previous repairs, and field conditions to identify risks and develop effective restoration strategies.

Evaluation & Restoration Design

• Prepare detailed condition assessment reports documenting findings, repair recommendations, and rehabilitation priorities.
• Develop practical restoration and repair solutions for existing building enclosure systems.
• Perform technical peer reviews of reports, repair recommendations, and construction documents prepared by project team members.

Design Coordination & Technical Review

• Collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and consultants to develop and review restoration strategies.
• Coordinate preparation of repair drawings, specifications, bid documents, and other construction documentation.
• Review drawings, details, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance with project objectives and design intent.

Project Management & Construction Administration

• Conduct site observations and quality assurance reviews throughout construction.
• Prepare site visit reports documenting project progress, field conditions, and construction quality.
• Provide technical guidance during construction to help resolve field issues and ensure repairs are completed in accordance with design intent.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for multiple restoration projects.

Client Relationships & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on building enclosure performance, restoration strategies, and long-term asset management.
• Communicate…