Building Envelope Field Specialist

About the role

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Envelope Field Specialist to support building enclosure testing, quality assurance observations, field investigations, and building performance evaluations for both new construction and existing building projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field testing and building performance evaluations, including electronic leak detection testing, air barrier testing, water penetration and performance testing, infrared thermography scanning.
• Perform construction quality assurance (CQA) observations on active construction projects.
• Conduct field investigations and condition assessments of existing building enclosure systems.
• Evaluate field conditions and building systems to identify performance concerns, construction deficiencies, deterioration, and moisture-related issues.
• Support roof assessments, facade evaluations, waterproofing investigations, and building enclosure performance studies.
• Affiliate with building enclosure commissioning, rehabilitation, repair, and modernization projects.
• Apply established procedures and sound judgment while adapting to changing project and site conditions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working on active construction sites, building enclosure projects, building science projects, existing building assessments, roofing systems, waterproofing systems, facade systems, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of residential, commercial, and institutional building construction practices and enclosure systems.
• Experience identifying field conditions and relating observations to building enclosure performance, durability, and moisture-management issues.
• Experience with construction observations, field investigations, condition assessments, quality assurance activities, building enclosure commissioning, or building performance testing preferred.
• Knowledge of building enclosure systems including roofing, waterproofing, glazing systems, weather barriers, air barriers, vapor barriers, and exterior wall assemblies preferred.
• Familiarity with building repair, rehabilitation, restoration, and renovation projects is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, building owners, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in the field.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in the field.
• Ability to adapt to changing site conditions while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

Skills

• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Construction observations and field investigations.
• Quality assurance activities.
• Building enclosure commissioning.
• Building performance testing.

Benefits

Become an Employee-Owner One of the biggest advantages of working at Lerch Bates is that we are 100% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Unlike many companies that offer only a salary and retirement plan, eligible employees receive company-funded ESOP shares at no cost to them as part of their long-term retirement benefits. As Lerch Bates grows, employee-owners share in the company's success. For many employees, the ESOP becomes one of the most valuable financial benefits of their career by helping build meaningful long-term wealth in addition to their salary and traditional 401(k).

Pay

Competitive base salary, based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching, crawling, and lifting throughout the workday. Employees must safely navigate active construction sites, climb ladders and scaffolding, access rooftops, and work at elevated heights. The role requires the ability to carry testing equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, fall protection, and safety footwear. Frequent travel between project sites is required.