Consultant - Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
LERCH BATES - Los Angeles, California, United States,![LERCH BATES](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Job LocationSan Francisco - remote, CA
Salary Range$130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year
Consultant - Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
Job Title:
Consultant
Department:
Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
Job Summary:
Are you a
strong leader
who enjoys providing expertise and recommendations to clients? Lerch Bates is seeking a
Consultant
who would be responsible for identifying, planning, directing, and overseeing all aspects of
new design projects . This role will be primarily responsible for overseeing
multiple projects and providing solutions
and recommendations to clients. The Consultant will provide
technical review, mentorship , and training to specialists, engineers, and other team members. The consultant acts as a technical liaison on matters pertaining to the field of practice.
Company Insight:
Lerch Bates is the
global multidisciplinary technical consultancy,
saving time and money for those designing, modernizing, investigating, or managing buildings. From risk to ROI, schedule to sustainability, Lerch Bates' suite of services helps you plan the future of your building at every phase of the building lifecycle. As your partner in finding the best technical outcomes for your project, we ensure functionality, safety, and value work together.
We simplify the path to
the best technical expertise
for the
built environment
anywhere in the world. Lerch Bates offers integrated specialties, including vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures & structures, forensics, and multidisciplinary building lifecycle services that optimize performance from design, construction, and management to forensic investigation, repair, and modernization.
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.
Identify, plan, direct, and coordinate each of the
critical project life cycle phases . These phases typically involve the following:
Pre-design and design
phase consult ation and charrette meetings with project teamsTechnical 3rd party design phase
peer reviews and reportsWriting and/or consulting
on building enclosure basis-of-design (BOD), BECx specifications, and BECx plansReview or develop
pre-construction phase
QC/QA checklists, review construction documents and specifications, shop drawing/submittals, and lead/participate in project meetingsDeveloping functional test procedures
(FTP's) and test plans for BECx or project testing regimensOverseeing
on-site construction phase
quality assurance observations, reporting, and participating in construction phase meetingsOverseeing
On-site building envelope mock-up
and field performance testing and reportingOverseeing 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 evalua tion 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 moreLead
post-design review meetings
to discuss recommendations made to improve performance of building enclosureProvide guidance and supervision
for up to 3 direct reports.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree
in engineering discipline: Civil, Structural, Construction, Architecture.P.E./AIA
or another relevant Licensure.5-7
years of experience
in the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry.A strong understanding of
residential, commercial, or institutional building design
and construction.Knowledge of
building enclosure design principles .An ability to communicate
complex technical information
and build rapport with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, employees, and other industry stakeholders via written & verbal reports and presentations.Technical competency
and an ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with clients, co-workers, and sub-contractors.Excellent skills in
technical writing and 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 product.Previous experience working for a contractor for structural,
building envelope , commercial roofing, and/or waterproofing projects.Previous experience
working with project accounting
and budget management.Proficiency in one or more design/modeling software programs, including
AutoCAD, Bluebeam®, Revit , WUFI, THERM, etc. (preferred).
Why work with Lerch Bates?
Competitive CompensationMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee Stock Ownership
program!Generous
PTOIncentive compensation bonus401(k) with up to
6% employer match!FSA and HSACharitable paid time offBirthday BonusPaid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementLearning and Development
An entire internal department dedicated to your learning and career development!
Exceptional company culture
Employee resource groupsTeam building and networking activities
And more!
Be more than just an employee...
Lerch Bates is
100% employee-owned ! Our employee-owners bring a distinct "we own what we do" brand of technical consulting to every project and partnership. When you work with us, you join a company with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service, and performance in everything we do. So,
what does that mean for you ? After a certain service time, you are eligible for stock ownership, which essentially works as an additional wealth accumulation and/or retirement account!
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, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.