Job Details
Job Location
Austin - Austin, TX
Senior Specialist - Enclosure Design & Consulting
Job Title : Senior Specialist
Department: Enclosure, Design, and Consulting
Job Summary:
Lerch Bates is hiring a Senior Specialist! The Senior Specialist plays a vital role in our organization and works independently under limited supervision and guidance of an experienced Consultant providing support in all aspects and phases of the project. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Specialist are to ensure adherence to contract and quality requirements, inspect difficult or complex phases of projects , and mentor other team members as a subject matter expert. If you have an industry-relevant Bachelor's Degree and previous experience working on construction sites, we want to speak with you!
Company Insight:
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, including vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures & structures, forensics, and multidisciplinary building lifecycle services that optimize performance from design, construction, and management to forensic investigation, repair, and modernization.
What You'll Do:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.

• Proactively keep clients and stakeholders informed of project status and changes ; act as liaison and technical resource for the client.
• Perform standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
• Gather and maintain specified records of technical data such as tests and drawings, perform computations, plot data, or draw graphs and charts
• Assist in conducting evaluation tests and experiments designed to provide the desired result under controlled conditions
• Provide field support to the project team
• Conduct site evaluations and /or Quality Assurance observations in support of seasoned professionals
• Manage time effectively by working with the project manager and using the department look ahead planner ; maintain and communicate schedule
• Produce an initial draft of work product, including observation reports
• Explore opportunities to enhance service with or up sale existing clients/projects.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert ; train and mentor other Specialists across Lerch Bates
• Ensure personal utilization consistently averages 95%
• Conduct field testing , including but not limited to electronic field testing, air barrier testing, water performance testing, IR scanning
• Write thorough and accurate reports and deliver within the prescribed time frame
• 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

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, operations, or architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience working on building or construction sites or in a similar industry.
• 3 years of experience working in a customer service role .
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing.
• A practical understanding of building systems and residential and commercial construction practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills .
• A commitment to quality, organization , attention to detail , and consistency in work product.
• Flexible, responsive, and confident multi-tasking skills .
• An ability to work independently , handle multiple deadlines, and accommodate shifting priorities.
• A self-starter mindset looking for opportunities to learn, grow skillsets, and assist others in a team environment.
• An ability to follow standard operating procedures /report template requirements.
• A proven ability to build rapport with clients , co-workers, and sub-contractors.
• Previous experience in Word and knowledge of Excel .
• EIT Certificate or equivalent for architecture, engineering, or other construction activities (preferred).
• Experience and specialization in 5 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 (preferred).
• A c ertification in industry-specific technical areas (preferred).
• Completed construction trades course/s (preferred).
• Proficiency in PDF markup software such as Bluebeam (preferred).
• Previous AutoCAD experience (preferred).

Why work with Lerch Bates?

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program!
• Generous PTO
• Incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match!
• FSA and HSA
• Charitable paid time off
• Birthday Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development
  • An entire internal department dedicated to your learning and career development!
• Exceptional company culture
  • Employee resource groups
  • Team building and networking activities
• And more!

Be more than just an employee...
Lerch Bates is 100% employee-owned ! Our 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 join a company with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service, and performance in everything we do. So, what does that mean for you ? After a certain service time, you are eligible for stock ownership, which essentially works as an additional wealth accumulation and/or retirement account!
CORE Values: Ownership . Community . Integrity . Respect . Optimism
Lerch Bates is a federal contractor, which requires us to conduct a pre-employment background check and drug test.
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, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.