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Associate Consultant - Vertical Transportation
Lerch Bates Inc.
Global technical consultancy for building systems—vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures, forensics, façade access
Associate Consultant in Vertical Transportation to develop knowledge and skills to act as primary contact for customers and produce revenue.
Learn industry knowledge , skills, and best practices on the job from Consultants, Sr. Consultants, Regional and Area Managers, business partners, and outside sources.
Assist with the planning, coordination, billing, delivery, and all other activities associated with other business lines in the assigned service area as requested.
Provides scheduled and requested reports with assistance to business support functions and leadership as requested, including but not limited to equipment and systems status, percentage of work completed, billing percentages, contract additions, change orders, and deficiencies lists
Manage active projects with assistance from team members to ensure client satisfaction, quality, timeliness of delivery, and timely billing and payment.
Participate in all aspects of project development, including but not limited to bid and contract development, conceptual planning, design, construction administration, maintenance audits, site safety and equipment inspections, and modernization projects for vertical transportation systems.
Generate a customer pipeline by marketing LB services for all given lines of business in the service area. This may include but is not limited to exhibiting at regional conferences, conducting client lunch and learns, visiting potential and current client locations, and writing industry-specific blogs and articles.
What you bring
organizational skills
microsoft office
autocad
bachelor's degree
mechanical aptitude
negotiation
Strong organizational skills
The ability to execute tasks with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills
The ability to maintain and gain knowledge and understanding of industry operational and equipment trends
Previous knowledge of the industry, including expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: elevators, escalators, moving walkways, mid- and/or high-rise building design, specifications and analysis, or other vertical transportation equipment
The ability to travel regionally on a regular basis.
Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hat, or other safety requirement of LB or the general contractor when performing on-site, fieldwork, inspections, audits, surveys, construction administrative services, etc.
Intermediate or better proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint, CAD/Drawing review software, CAD deliverables, Project Time Recording System.
The ability to present professionally in communication, interactions, attire, and hygiene with customers, the public, and others
Strong negotiation skills
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment managing multiple projects and priorities.
The ability to work effectively with all levels of Consultants and Designers, build partnerships and direct teams.
The ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
1-2 years of experience in materials management, waste management operations, supply chain management, automated transport, material storage/retrieval systems, bulk and unit material handling/distribution systems, or warehouse intralogistics
Work independently as a Consultant within two years of joining the organization.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to ASME codes, standards, and safety rules
Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate the design and implementation of systems with the architectural team, building owner, management companies, municipalities, etc.
Exceptional company culture
FSA and HSA
Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Charitable paid time off
401(k) with up to 6% employer match!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program!
Birthday Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive Compensation
An entire internal department dedicated to your learning and career development!
Incentive compensation bonus
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment background check
pre-employment drug test (including marijuana screening)
Established in 1947 as a pioneering elevator consulting firm.
1980s
Decade of Expansion
Began strategic growth through acquisitions, expanding expertise and services.
2015 & 2020
Years of Expansion
Enhanced capabilities through key acquisitions, broadening service offerings.
World's Fastest
Elevator Engineering
Known for developing some of the world's fastest elevator systems.
Pioneered elevator consulting in the U.S. from humble beginnings.
Transitioned from a single office in Chicago to a global consultancy.
Engineered iconic skyscrapers including Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.
Extended expertise into logistics, structures, façade access, and more.
Provides comprehensive services from design to maintenance.
Serves a wide range of industries and sectors.
Cultivates a unique employee-owned culture fostering accountability.
Innovates with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
Culture + Values
Provide clients with solutions that consider not only initial cost and operating cost, but also environmental and sustainable impacts.
Expertise in aligning all objectives to drive the right solution for clients.
Continuous examination of business practices to determine where we can improve ‘walking the walk.’
Environment + Sustainability
Assists clients in achieving Net Zero targets by integrating solutions such as regenerated-power VT, efficient design, minimized heat/electrical load, and reduced embodied carbon.
Advises on lifecycle carbon impacts—for example, in-truss modernizations vs full replacements—to reduce embodied carbon.
Operates as part of a broader ESG initiative, continuously reviewing internal business practices for sustainability.
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