Building Enclosure Designer

About the role

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Enclosure Designer to join our Design & Performance Studio. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented design professional who enjoys solving complex building challenges, developing technical construction documents, and collaborating with architects, engineers, and consultants to improve building performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate construction documents, technical drawings, details, and specifications using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and related software.
• Develop building enclosure details for façade systems, curtain walls, glazing, roofing, waterproofing, exterior cladding, and air and vapor barrier assemblies.
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings to support coordinated, constructable design solutions.
• Apply building science principles related to moisture management, thermal performance, air control, and durability to enclosure system designs.
• Support building code research, technical evaluations, and enclosure system analysis.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and project teams throughout project development.
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and production efforts.
• Communicate project progress, technical questions, and potential design issues proactively.
• Support delivery of projects that meet quality, schedule, and documentation requirements.
• Aid in construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• Document field conditions and assist in preparing technical reports and project documentation.
• Contribute to internal technical standards, drawing libraries, specification templates, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in architectural drafting, building enclosure design, technical design, construction documentation, or related design work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, facades, glazing, curtain walls, and air/vapor barrier systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in architectural drafting, building enclosure design, technical design, construction documentation, or related design work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, facades, glazing, curtain walls, and air/vapor barrier systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Skills

• Building science principles related to moisture management, thermal performance, air control, and durability.
• Experience with building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, facades, glazing, curtain walls, and air/vapor barrier systems.
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $80,000 - $100,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity, with target incentive levels varying by position and based on individual and company performance.
• 100% Employee-Owned ESOP (company-funded retirement benefit that allows eligible employees to share in the company's long-term success).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually).
• 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 6% employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

Pay

• Competitive base salary of $80,000 - $100,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer, along with frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and operating office equipment.
• Employees regularly communicate in person, by telephone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying office materials weighing up to 20 pounds may be required.