Elevator Consultant

Department:
Vertical Transportation

Job Summary:

Lerch Bates is seeking an Elevator Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team. This role supports a broad range of projects involving elevators, escalators, moving walkways, modernization programs, equipment assessments, maintenance audits, design consulting, and construction administration services.

The Elevator Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to building owners, architects, contractors, and project teams by delivering technical expertise and practical solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is ideal for professionals with experience in the elevator industry, elevator modernization, vertical transportation systems, elevator inspections, or consulting services who enjoy solving complex challenges, managing projects, and building strong client relationships.

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 Management & Consulting Manage vertical transportation projects from planning through completion, including modernization projects, equipment assessments, maintenance audits, inspections, and construction administration activities.

Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication to ensure quality execution and client satisfaction.

Provide technical recommendations and guidance related to elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other vertical transportation systems.

Prepare and communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Maintain knowledge of industry trends, equipment technologies, codes, and best practices.

Client Development & Relationship Management Develop and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients

Identify opportunities to expand services within current client relationships

Participate in industry events, client meetings, presentations, and networking activities

Support business development efforts and market visibility initiatives

Technical Expertise Conduct equipment reviews, inspections, audits, and field evaluations

Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, applicable codes, and best practices

Prepare reports, recommendations, and project documentation

Provide project updates and technical guidance to clients and internal teams

Field Responsibilities Travel as needed to support project and client requirements

Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field activities and site visits

Perform work in active construction environments and occupied buildings as required

What You’ll Bring :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field preferred3–5+ years of experience in the elevator, vertical transportation, or related industry

Experience with elevator modernization, maintenance audits, inspections, design, or construction administration strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of vertical transportation systems including elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related equipment

Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and safety requirements, including ASME…