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Consultant - Vertical Transportation
Lerch Bates Inc.
Global technical consultancy for building systems—vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures, forensics, façade access
Expert in Vertical Transportation consultancy, driving business results for clients in the elevator industry with a focus on project development and customer pipeline generation.
Generate 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 lunches and learns, visiting potential and current client locations, and writing industry-specific blogs and articles.
Provide scheduled and requested reports 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 to ensure client satisfaction, quality, timeliness of delivery, and timely billing and payment.
Assist with the planning, coordination, billing, delivery, and all other activities associated with other business lines in the assigned service area as requested.
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.
What you bring
team leadership
asme codes
communication skills
elevator experience
cad software
organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with all levels of Consultants and Designers, build partnerships, and direct team
Knowledge and adherence to applicable industry ASME codes, standards, and safety rules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, managing multiple projects and priorities
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (preferred)
Excellent organizational skills and an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Ability to maintain current knowledge and understanding of industry operational and equipment trends.
3-5 years of experience required; elevator industry experience strongly preferred.
Intermediate or better proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint, CAD/Drawing review software, CAD deliverables, Project Time Recording System
Strong deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills
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
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to travel regionally on a regular basis
QEI/CEI certification (strongly preferred). Certification may be substituted for 1-2 years of previous experience.
Strong knowledge of the industry
Ability to execute tasks with a high degree of accuracy
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hat, or other safety requirements of LB or the general contractor when performing on-site field work, inspections, audits, surveys, construction administrative services, etc.
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!
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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