Area Manager - Vertical Transportation

Job Details

Job Location:

Bothell, WA 98011

Salary Range: $ - $ per year

Department:
Vertical Transportation

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.

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.

• Develop and execute regional business development strategies to grow consulting services across all Lerch Bates service lines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with building owners, architects, developers, contractors, property managers, and industry partners
• Generate new business through networking, client meetings, industry conferences, presentations, lunch‑and‑learns, and thought leadership
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships
• Support proposal development, contract negotiations, and project planning

• Participate in vertical transportation consulting projects including equipment assessments, modernization projects, maintenance audits, design consulting, construction administration, and technical reviews
• Support project teams to ensure quality, client satisfaction, timely delivery, and effective project execution
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and resource coordination
• Review project performance and provide operational support to consultants throughout project life cycles
• Prepare and review project reports, status updates, billing information, change orders, and project documentation

• Lead daily operations for the assigned service area while promoting operational consistency and continuous improvement
• Monitor regional revenue, expenses, project performance, and financial objectives
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning
• Collaborate with leadership and support teams to achieve business goals and improve operational efficiency

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop consultants and technical staff
• Provide performance feedback, training, and career development opportunities
• Foster a collaborative, customer‑focused culture that reflects Lerch Bates' core values
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the vertical transportation, elevator consulting, construction, engineering, or related industry
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of elevators, escalators, moving walks, modernization programs, maintenance audits, inspections, and vertical transportation systems
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and safety requirements
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and project delivery
• Strong project management, organizational, and financial management skills
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical solutions
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with CAD or drawing review software preferred
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region as needed

• Co…