Elevator Consultant

About the role

Lerch Bates is seeking an Elevator Consultant to join our Vertical Transportation team. This role supports a broad range of projects involving elevators, escalators, moving walkways, modernization programs, equipment assessments, maintenance audits, design consulting, and construction administration services. The Elevator Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to building owners, architects, contractors, and project teams by delivering technical expertise and practical solutions throughout the project lifecycle. This position is ideal for professionals with experience in the elevator industry, elevator modernization, vertical transportation systems, elevator inspections, or consulting services who enjoy solving complex challenges, managing projects, and building strong client relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Manage vertical transportation projects from planning through completion, including modernization projects, equipment assessments, maintenance audits, inspections, and construction administration activities.
• Cook up project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication to ensure quality execution and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical recommendations and guidance related to elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other vertical transportation systems.
• Prepare and communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, equipment technologies, codes, and best practices.

Client Development & Relationship Management

• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within current client relationships.
• Participate in industry events, client meetings, presentations, and networking activities.
• Support business development efforts and market visibility initiatives.

Technical Expertise

• Conduct equipment reviews, inspections, audits, and field evaluations.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, applicable codes, and best practices.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and project documentation.
• Provide project updates and technical guidance to clients and internal teams.

Field Responsibilities

• Travel as needed to support project and client requirements.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field activities and site visits.
• Perform work in active construction environments and occupied buildings as required.