Lerch Bates
Senior Consultant - Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
Lerch Bates, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Title
:
Senior Consultant
Department:
Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
Job Summary:
Lerch Bates is seeking a
Senior Consultant
with expertise in
building envelope
consultancy. The Senior Consultant plans,
directs, and coordinates
activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the designated time frame and proposed cost. They are responsible for identifying, planning, directing, and overseeing all aspects of
Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
projects. This role will be primarily responsible for overseeing multiple projects providing solutions and recommendations to clients while providing
technical review, mentorship, and training
to specialists, engineers, and technicians. This role is also responsible for fostering relationships with
existing and prospective clients .
What Youll Do:
Identify, plan, direct, and coordinate each of the
critical project life cycle phases . These phases typically involve the following:
Pre-design and design
phase consultation
and charrette meetings with project teams
Technical 3rd party design phase
peer reviews and reports
Writing and/or consulting
on building enclosure basis-of-design (BOD), BECx specifications, and BECx plans
Review or develop
pre-construction phase
QC/QA checklists, review construction documents and specifications, shop drawing/submittals, and lead/participate in project meetings
Developing functional test procedures
(FTPs) and test plans for BECx or project testing regimens
Overseeing
on-site construction phase
quality assurance observations, reporting, and participating in construction phase meetings
Overseeing
On-site building envelope mock-up
and field performance testing and reporting
Overseeing As-built building enclosure
site condition assessments
and reporting
Participate in design, pre-construction, and construction
phase meetings
to discuss client and project team positions on reviewed documents.
Offer insightful evaluation
and sound recommendations to clients while working in a collaborative environment.
Lead (or participate in) pre-construction meetings
to ensure that the respective parties are aware of the potential challenges associated with the building envelope.
Act as the
on-site liaison
for Lerch Bates clients and primary vendors on site.
Provide an
expert understanding
of enclosure installation quality and timing of events and the upstream and downstream impacts on the schedule.
Perform and/or oversee
building envelope-related field testing
(ASTM E783, E1105, AAMA 501.2, ASTM E779, etc.) as needed.
Initiate and maintain
proactive communication with clients
and project team members to facilitate project activities.
Perform design/technical
peer reviews of architectural drawings
for water, thermal, air, and vapor control systems, including consideration of curtain walls, storefront systems, wall assemblies, waterproofing, material/system selections, condensation risks, and more.
Lead
post-design review meetings
to discuss recommendations made to improve performance of building enclosure.
Provide guidance and supervision
for up to 3 direct reports.
What Youll Bring:
Bachelors Degree
in Engineering Discipline (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Architecture.
8 years of experience
in the building envelope consulting industry.
Previous
experience managing , mentoring, and leading teams.
Technical competency and an ability to
effectively communicate and build rapport
with clients, colleagues, Architects, Engineers, General and Subcontractors.
A technical and practical understanding of
building enclosure systems , specifically roofing, waterproofing, claddings, fenestration, and air/water/thermal/vapor barriers.
Expert understanding of
enclosure installation quality , timing of events, and the upstream and downstream impacts of the schedule.
Excellent skills in
technical writing
and oral communication.
Flexible, responsive,
and confident
multi-tasking skills .
An ability to
work independently , handle multiple deadlines, and accommodate shifting priorities.
An ability to
lead and contribute to the team
in a collaborative, interactive environment.
A demonstrated commitment to
quality, organization, meticulous attention to detail , and consistency in work deliverables.
Previous experience
managing project budgets , change orders, and invoicing.
Previous successful results in
upselling services /scope.
Proficiency in one or more design/modeling software programs, including WUFI, THERM, etc. (preferred).
Masters Degree in Engineering Discipline (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Architecture (preferred).
P.E./AIA or another relevant Licensure (preferred).
A certification in industry-specific technical areas (Roofing, Fenestrations, Waterproofing, Enclosure Commissioning) (preferred).
Specialized focus in 5 or more industry areas of technical expertise, i.e., Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Civil engineering, Cost Estimating, etc. (preferred).
Why work with Lerch Bates?
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership
program!
Generous
PTO
Incentive compensation bonus
401(k) with up to
6% employer match!
FSA and HSA
Charitable paid time off
Birthday Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Development
Exceptional company culture
CORE Values:
Ownership . Community . Integrity . Respect . Optimism
Lerch Bates is a federal contractor, which requires us to conduct a pre-employment background check and drug test.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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:
Senior Consultant
Department:
Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
Job Summary:
Lerch Bates is seeking a
Senior Consultant
with expertise in
building envelope
consultancy. The Senior Consultant plans,
directs, and coordinates
activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the designated time frame and proposed cost. They are responsible for identifying, planning, directing, and overseeing all aspects of
Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
projects. This role will be primarily responsible for overseeing multiple projects providing solutions and recommendations to clients while providing
technical review, mentorship, and training
to specialists, engineers, and technicians. This role is also responsible for fostering relationships with
existing and prospective clients .
What Youll Do:
Identify, plan, direct, and coordinate each of the
critical project life cycle phases . These phases typically involve the following:
Pre-design and design
phase consultation
and charrette meetings with project teams
Technical 3rd party design phase
peer reviews and reports
Writing and/or consulting
on building enclosure basis-of-design (BOD), BECx specifications, and BECx plans
Review or develop
pre-construction phase
QC/QA checklists, review construction documents and specifications, shop drawing/submittals, and lead/participate in project meetings
Developing functional test procedures
(FTPs) and test plans for BECx or project testing regimens
Overseeing
on-site construction phase
quality assurance observations, reporting, and participating in construction phase meetings
Overseeing
On-site building envelope mock-up
and field performance testing and reporting
Overseeing As-built building enclosure
site condition assessments
and reporting
Participate in design, pre-construction, and construction
phase meetings
to discuss client and project team positions on reviewed documents.
Offer insightful evaluation
and sound recommendations to clients while working in a collaborative environment.
Lead (or participate in) pre-construction meetings
to ensure that the respective parties are aware of the potential challenges associated with the building envelope.
Act as the
on-site liaison
for Lerch Bates clients and primary vendors on site.
Provide an
expert understanding
of enclosure installation quality and timing of events and the upstream and downstream impacts on the schedule.
Perform and/or oversee
building envelope-related field testing
(ASTM E783, E1105, AAMA 501.2, ASTM E779, etc.) as needed.
Initiate and maintain
proactive communication with clients
and project team members to facilitate project activities.
Perform design/technical
peer reviews of architectural drawings
for water, thermal, air, and vapor control systems, including consideration of curtain walls, storefront systems, wall assemblies, waterproofing, material/system selections, condensation risks, and more.
Lead
post-design review meetings
to discuss recommendations made to improve performance of building enclosure.
Provide guidance and supervision
for up to 3 direct reports.
What Youll Bring:
Bachelors Degree
in Engineering Discipline (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Architecture.
8 years of experience
in the building envelope consulting industry.
Previous
experience managing , mentoring, and leading teams.
Technical competency and an ability to
effectively communicate and build rapport
with clients, colleagues, Architects, Engineers, General and Subcontractors.
A technical and practical understanding of
building enclosure systems , specifically roofing, waterproofing, claddings, fenestration, and air/water/thermal/vapor barriers.
Expert understanding of
enclosure installation quality , timing of events, and the upstream and downstream impacts of the schedule.
Excellent skills in
technical writing
and oral communication.
Flexible, responsive,
and confident
multi-tasking skills .
An ability to
work independently , handle multiple deadlines, and accommodate shifting priorities.
An ability to
lead and contribute to the team
in a collaborative, interactive environment.
A demonstrated commitment to
quality, organization, meticulous attention to detail , and consistency in work deliverables.
Previous experience
managing project budgets , change orders, and invoicing.
Previous successful results in
upselling services /scope.
Proficiency in one or more design/modeling software programs, including WUFI, THERM, etc. (preferred).
Masters Degree in Engineering Discipline (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Architecture (preferred).
P.E./AIA or another relevant Licensure (preferred).
A certification in industry-specific technical areas (Roofing, Fenestrations, Waterproofing, Enclosure Commissioning) (preferred).
Specialized focus in 5 or more industry areas of technical expertise, i.e., Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Civil engineering, Cost Estimating, etc. (preferred).
Why work with Lerch Bates?
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership
program!
Generous
PTO
Incentive compensation bonus
401(k) with up to
6% employer match!
FSA and HSA
Charitable paid time off
Birthday Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Development
Exceptional company culture
CORE Values:
Ownership . Community . Integrity . Respect . Optimism
Lerch Bates is a federal contractor, which requires us to conduct a pre-employment background check and drug test.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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