Building Enclosure Consultant (Licensed PE)

About the role

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant to support the assessment, investigation, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing building enclosure systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate building envelope issues involving roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall systems, cladding, glazing, sealants, balconies, façades, and other enclosure components.
• Conduct condition assessments of existing building enclosure systems to identify deterioration, water intrusion, performance deficiencies, and repair needs.
• Review existing construction documents, previous repairs, and field conditions to identify risks and develop effective restoration strategies.
• Prepare detailed condition assessment reports documenting findings, repair recommendations, and rehabilitation priorities.
• Develop practical restoration and repair solutions for existing building enclosure systems.
• Perform technical peer reviews of reports, repair recommendations, and construction documents prepared by project team members.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and consultants to develop and review restoration strategies.
• Coordinate preparation of repair drawings, specifications, bid documents, and other construction documentation.
• Review drawings, details, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance with project objectives and design intent.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for multiple restoration projects.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on building enclosure performance, restoration strategies, and long-term asset management.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly through reports, presentations, and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Mentor junior consultants and technical staff while supporting their professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, structural engineering, building science, forensic investigations, restoration consulting, rehabilitation design, or existing building consulting.
• Experience conducting building condition assessments, investigations, and repair design.
• Understanding of roofing, waterproofing, facade, fenestration, and exterior wall systems.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building enclosure investigations and water intrusion assessments.
• Experience in restoration, rehabilitation, modernization, or capital improvement projects.
• IIBEC credentials (RRO, RRC, RBEC, etc.).
• Experience with WUFI, THERM, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or related software.