Title: Specialist I

Department: Enclosure Design & Consulting

Job Summary: The Specialist works independently under the guidance of a Project Manager, largely focusing on performing field testing and construction quality assurance observations as well as reviewing submittals and technical design drawings on a limited basis. This position adapts to change quickly and is comfortable on construction sites. This role ensures adherence to contract and quality requirements. Work may require independent utilization of prescribed methods, standard techniques, and practices to perform assignments, including forensic evaluations, peer reviews, field observations, roof assessments, cause of damage determinations, testing, and materials investigation. Judgement and ingenuity in making minor adaptations and modifications are critical in this role

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct field testing, including but not limited to electronic field testing, air barrier testing, water performance testing, IR scanning
• Perform construction quality assurance observations
• Write thorough and accurate reports and deliver within the prescribed time frame.
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Develop relationships with clients and communicate timely and effectively.
• Exercise judgment relative to performing work within the contracted scope and identifying when the work requested is beyond the scope
• Identify opportunities to sell and perform additional work for clients and projects

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline: engineering, construction management, operations, architecture.

• 1-2 years of experience working on building or construction sites or in a similar industry.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a customer service role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing.
• Must have practical understanding of building systems, residential and commercial construction practices.
• Effective written/oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to quality, organization, attention to detail, and consistency in work product.
• Flexible, responsive, and confident multi-tasker able to work independently, handle multiple deadlines and accommodate shifting priorities.
• A self-starter looking for opportunities to learn, grow skillset, and assist others in a team environment.
• Follows standard operating procedures/report template requirements.
• Can build rapport with clients, co-workers, and sub-contractors.
• Must have ability to work well with and contribute to team.
• Proficiency in Word and knowledge of Excel.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

• EIT Certificate or equivalent for architecture, engineering, or other construction activities
• Specialized focus in 3 or more industry areas of technical expertise, i.e., Roofing, Enclosure related performance testing, knowledge of EIFS, Metal Panel and ACM, Hard Coat Stucco and stone veneers, brick/masonry cavity wall facades for example
• Certification in industry specific technical area (RRO, RRC, etc.).
• Construction trades course/s (e.g. reading and drafting blueprints, building systems. basics, typical construction materials and applications, fenestrations, roofing, carpentry, etc.).
• Proficient in PDF markup software such as Bluebeam
• AutoCAD

Compensation:

Lerch Bates offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement and Health Savings Accounts. We offer generous time off benefits and opportunities to learn and grow through our own internal development program, Lerch Bates University.

Company Overview:

Lerch Bates is the global multidisciplinary technical consultancy saving time and money for those designing, modernizing, investigating, or managing buildings. From risk to ROI, schedule to sustainability, Lerch Bates’ suite of services helps you plan the future of your building at every phase of the building lifecycle. As your partner in finding the best technical outcomes for your project, we ensure functionality, safety and value work together.

We simplify the path to the best technical expertise for the built environment anywhere in the world. Lerch Bates offers integrated specialties that include vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures & structures, forensics, building maintenance equipment services (BMES); and multidisciplinary building lifecycle services that optimize performance from design, construction and management to forensic investigation, repair and modernization.

As an ESOP, Lerch Bates employee-owners bring a distinct “we own what we do” brand of technical consulting to every project and partnership. When you work with us, you gain a team member with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service and performance in everything we do.

CORE Values: Ownership . Community . Integrity . Respect . Optimism

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.