Building Enclosure Consultant (Licensed PE)

About the role

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant to support the assessment, investigation, rehabilitation, restoration, and modernization 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.
• Evaluate historic building enclosure assemblies, materials, and construction techniques to develop appropriate restoration and rehabilitation recommendations.
• 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.
• Develop repair, rehabilitation, restoration, and modernization strategies for building enclosure systems, including facades, roofing assemblies, waterproofing systems, windows, balconies, and exterior wall assemblies.
• Evaluate historic materials and assemblies to determine appropriate repair, restoration, or replacement approaches.
• 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.
• Collaborate with preservation consultants, architects, owners, contractors, and regulatory agencies on historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects when applicable.
• Review restoration details and specifications to ensure compatibility with existing building systems and preservation objectives.
• Conduct site observations and quality assurance reviews throughout construction.
• Prepare site visit reports documenting project progress, field conditions, and construction quality.
• Provide technical guidance during construction to help resolve field issues and ensure repairs are completed in accordance with design intent.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for multiple restoration projects.
• Perform construction administration and quality assurance observations for rehabilitation, restoration, modernization, and historic preservation projects.
• Review restoration work for conformance with project requirements, preservation goals, and applicable standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on building enclosure performance, restoration planning, historic preservation considerations, and long-term asset management strategies.
• Present findings and recommendations for rehabilitation, modernization, and preservation projects to owners, design teams, and other stakeholders.
• 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 for existing buildings.
• Understanding of roofing, waterproofing, facade, fenestration, and exterior wall systems.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience with historic preservation, adaptive reuse, facade restoration, or landmark building rehabilitation projects.
• Familiarity with historic building materials including masonry, stone, terra cotta, cast stone, wood windows, and traditional waterproofing systems.
• Experience coordinating with preservation architects, historical commissions, or regulatory agencies.
• IIBEC credentials (RRC, RRO, RBEC) or other related preservation, enclosure, or building science certifications.