Senior Building Envelope Consultant (Engineer or Architect)

About the role

Lerch Bates is seeking a Senior Building Envelope Engineer / Consultant to join our Building Science team. This role involves leading complex building enclosure consulting projects, performing design reviews, and providing technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure consulting projects for new construction and major renovations.
• Perform third-party design reviews of architectural drawings with emphasis on air, water, thermal, and vapor control systems.
• Evaluate roofing, waterproofing, curtain walls, glazing, storefront systems, exterior wall assemblies, fenestration, and cladding systems.
• Develop building enclosure Basis of Design (BOD) documents, Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) plans, specifications, and technical recommendations.
• Participate in design workshops, charrettes, and peer review meetings while presenting technical findings and performance recommendations.
• Lead pre-construction meetings focused on enclosure sequencing, constructability, and performance risks.
• Review construction documents, shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals for compliance with project intent.
• Conduct construction quality assurance observations throughout installation.
• Perform and oversee building envelope field testing, including ASTM E783, ASTM E1105, ASTM E779, AAMA 501.2, and related testing protocols.
• Prepare clear technical reports documenting observations, deficiencies, and recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor for owners, architects, contractors, and project teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and technical budgets for new opportunities.
• Coverage of project activities with internal consultants and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Mentor Consultants, Associate Consultants, Specialists, and technical staff.
• Provide technical review of reports, drawings, testing procedures, and project documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of technical standards, QA/QC processes, and best practices.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and professional development across the Building Science team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in building envelope consulting, building science, enclosure commissioning, façade engineering, roofing, waterproofing, or related disciplines.
• Professional licensure (PE, RA/AIA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Industry certifications such as IIBEC (RRO, RRC, REWC, RBECxP), BECx, Fenestration, Waterproofing, or related credentials are preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, air barriers, vapor barriers, thermal control, cladding systems, glazing, curtain walls, and fenestration.
• Experience conducting design reviews, construction observations, enclosure commissioning, and field performance testing.
• Strong understanding of enclosure installation sequencing and its impact on project performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to mentor technical staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, WUFI, THERM, or similar building science software preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed for project work, field observations, and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, WUFI, THERM, or similar building science software preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed for project work, field observations, and client meetings.

Skills

• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication, technical report writing, client presentations, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail are essential.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
9 paid holidays
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Paid parental leave
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Performance-based incentives and bonuses
Employee assistance and wellness programs

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.