Associate Building Enclosure Rehabilitation Consultant

Department:
Existing Building Lerch Bates is seeking an Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Building Science team. This role is designed for early-career professionals who are looking to build technical expertise in building enclosure consulting, project management, and client services while developing toward an independent Consultant role.

As an Associate Consultant, you will work alongside experienced consultants on projects involving both new construction and existing buildings. You'll gain hands-on experience with building envelope investigations, design review, construction quality assurance, field testing, project coordination, and client communication while contributing to projects that improve building performance, durability, and resilience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working in the field, and developing expertise in building science and building enclosure systems.

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.

Technical Development & Project Support Develop technical knowledge through hands-on training and mentorship from experienced Consultants, Senior Consultants, and business leaders

Support building envelope consulting projects involving both new construction and existing buildings

Participate in proposal preparation, contract development, project planning, design review, construction administration, field observations, performance testing, and client meetings

Assist with evaluating roofing systems, exterior cladding, waterproofing systems, glazing systems, sealants, weather barriers, and other building enclosure components

Develop an understanding of building science principles, industry standards, and best practices

Project Management & Client Support Support the management of multiple projects while maintaining quality, responsiveness, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction

Assist with project tracking, reporting, budgeting, invoicing, and change management documentation

Prepare technical reports and project documentation

Communicate project status, observations, and recommendations to clients and internal teams

Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, architects, consultants, and project stakeholders

Field Services Participate in field observations, building enclosure inspections, construction quality assurance activities, and field performance testing

Travel to project sites throughout the region as needed

Follow all applicable safety procedures and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field activities

What You’ll Bring :

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction…