Elevator Project Manager

Department:
Vertical Transportation Lerch Bates is seeking an Elevator Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of vertical transportation projects. This role works closely with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal teams to manage project activities, maintain schedules, and support project delivery from initiation through completion.

This position offers an opportunity to build technical expertise in the vertical transportation industry while gaining hands-on experience with elevator systems, modernization projects, construction coordination, and client management. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in developing long-term expertise in a specialized and growing industry.

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 Coordination & Delivery Support the planning and execution of elevator and vertical transportation projects from initiation through completion

Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and timelines to maintain successful project execution

Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams regarding project status and updates

Participate in project meetings, bid meetings, and client progress calls

Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks or project issues requiring attention

Support project documentation, reporting, and deliverable tracking

Project Management & Client Support Serve as a point of contact for assigned projects and support day-to-day client communication

Maintain project information and workflows using project management tools and internal systems

Assist with quality control reviews and verify deliverables meet project expectations and standards

Coordinate internal resources and project assignments to support successful execution

Travel periodically for project meetings, field visits, and client-facing activities

Technical Development Build technical knowledge of elevators, escalators, and vertical transportation systems

Develop technical writing skills and assist with project documentation and reporting

Gain experience evaluating project conditions and supporting problem-solving efforts for clients and project teams

What You’ll Bring :

Bachelor’s degree preferred;
Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields preferred

Experience through previous employment, internships, co-ops, or project work preferred

Knowledge of construction practices, building systems, mechanical systems, or electrical systems preferred

Strong project coordination, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to quickly learn technical concepts and industry-specific information

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills

Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Experience with Bluebeam preferred

Ability to travel periodically for project…