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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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