Specialist II - Building Science

Department: Building Science

Job Summary:

Lerch Bates is looking for a Specialist II to join our Building Science team! The Specialist II works independently under the guidance of a Consultant, primarily focused on field testing, construction quality assurance observations, and technical reporting. This role also includes limited review of submittals and design drawings.

This position is well-suited for someone who is confident working on active construction sites, adapts quickly to changing conditions, and can independently apply established methods and procedures to complete assignments.

Work includes field observations, roof and enclosure assessments, material investigations, testing, and determining causes of building performance issues. Strong judgment is required to make minor technical adaptations in the field while maintaining quality and compliance with contract requirements.

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 pairs Building Science and Building Flow with one integrated team delivery.

Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, management and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions in an increasingly complex Built Environment.

We are each 100% equal owners in the LB ESOP
, which drives our ownership mindset and shapes everything we do. At Lerch Bates, your expertise matters, your voice carries weight, and your work directly contributes to our shared success as OneLB. We invest in professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence, supporting challenging and meaningful work alongside people who care about getting it right. If you're motivated by solving real problems, working on impactful projects, and being part of a team that truly owns both the work and the outcome
, you're ready to be more than an employee. You're ready to be an employee-owner.

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.

Field Testing & Site Work

• Conduct field testing including:
  • Electronic leak detection testing
  • Air barrier testing
  • Water performance testing
  • Infrared thermography scanning
• Perform construction quality assurance (CQA) observations on active job sites
• Evaluate building systems and field conditions to support performance assessments

Reporting & Technical Documentation

• Write clear, accurate, and timely field reports within required deadlines
• Document site observations, test results, and findings in accordance with company standards
• Follow established report templates and quality requirements for consistency

Project Support & Coordination

• Review shop drawings and submittals on a limited basis
• Exercise judgment to determine whether work is within contracted scope and identify out-of-scope conditions
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, and project teams
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders

Team Contribution

• Support training and development of field technicians in foundational job responsibilities
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while working independently in the field

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working on building construction sites or in a related industry
• Demonstrated proficiency in
  technical writing
• Strong practical understanding of building systems and residential/commercial construction practices
• Ability to identify field conditions and relate them to building enclosure performance issues
• Experience working on active construction sites
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail, organization, and commitment to quality work product
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable…