Department: Building Science
Location: The Colony, TX
Lerch Bates is seeking a Field Technician to support our Building Science team's New Building practice. In this role, you will perform field testing, collect technical data, and assist with building enclosure evaluations on new construction and major renovation projects.
Working under the guidance of experienced Consultants, you'll gain hands-on experience performing building enclosure commissioning (BECx) testing, air and water performance testing, infrared scanning, and electronic leak detection. You'll play an important role in helping project teams evaluate building performance, identify issues, and deliver high-quality solutions to clients.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the field, thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, and wants to build a career in building science, commissioning, quality assurance, or building enclosure consulting.
About Lerch Bates:
Lerch Bates (LB) is a global technical consulting firm focused on improving how buildings perform for owners, designers, and the people who use them every day. For more than 75 years we’ve partnered on some of the world’s most complex and high-profile projects. Today we provide Total Building Performance expertise that integrates Building Science and Building Flow into a unified delivery model.
Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, rehabilitation, management, and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions in an increasingly complex built environment.
We are 100% employee-owned through our ESOP. That means when the company succeeds, our employee-owners share in that success. It's more than a retirement benefit - it's an ownership mindset backed by the opportunity to build long-term financial value while helping shape the future of the company.
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.
Field Testing & Building Performance Evaluations
- Perform standardized building enclosure commissioning (BECx) testing on new construction and major renovation projects.
- Conduct field testing activities including:
- Electronic Leak Detection (ELD)
- Air barrier testing
- Water performance testing
- Infrared thermography (IR) scanning
- Functional and mock-up testing
- Assist in identifying building enclosure performance issues and documenting testing results.
- Support field investigations and evaluations under the direction of Consultants and project teams.
- Work safely and effectively on active construction sites while adapting to changing project conditions and schedules.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare initial drafts of field reports, testing documentation, and supporting project records.
- Collect, organize, and maintain technical data used in reports, drawings, and project documentation.
- Document observations, testing results, and field activities accurately and consistently.
- Support the preparation of project deliverables in accordance with company standards and procedures.
Project & Team Support
- Provide field support to Consultants and Building Science project teams.
- Manage assigned workload and project commitments using departmental planning tools.
- Coordinate activities to help projects stay on schedule and meet client expectations.
- Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and training opportunities.
- Support utilization, productivity, and overall project execution goals.
What You’ll Bring:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working on construction sites, building projects, or within a related industry.
- Practical understanding of construction practices, building systems, and jobsite environments.
- Ability to communicate professionally and build positive working relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and coworkers.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing construction and consulting environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience using Bluebeam preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to identify potential project challenges and communicate needs proactively.
- Commitment to professionalism, safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with building enclosure testing, commissioning, quality assurance, construction materials, or related field services.
- Interest in building science, building enclosure systems, architecture, engineering, or construction consulting.
- Experience working on commercial construction or major renovation projects.
Why Work with Lerch Bates?
- Competitive base pay, based on experience, qualifications, and location
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity, with target incentive levels varying by position and based on individual and company performance.
- 100% Employee-Owned ESOP (company-funded retirement benefit that allows eligible employees to share in the company's long-term success)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 6% employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Become an Employee-Owner
One of the biggest advantages of working at Lerch Bates is that we are 100% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Unlike many companies that offer only a salary and retirement plan, eligible employees receive company-funded ESOP shares at no cost to them as part of their long-term retirement benefits.
As Lerch Bates grows, employee-owners share in the company's success. For many employees, the ESOP becomes one of the most valuable financial benefits of their career by helping build meaningful long-term wealth in addition to their salary and traditional 401(k).
When you join Lerch Bates, you are not just building better buildings. You also have the opportunity to build your financial future alongside the company's success.
Core Values
Ownership • Community • Integrity • Respect • Optimism
Working Environment:
This position is primarily performed on active construction sites and existing buildings, with occasional office work for reporting and project coordination. Work regularly occurs outdoors and may expose employees to varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
Project assignments frequently require travel throughout the assigned region.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Physical Demands:
This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching, crawling, and lifting throughout the workday. Employees must safely navigate active construction sites, climb ladders and scaffolding, access rooftops, and work at elevated heights.
The role requires the ability to carry testing equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, fall protection, and safety footwear.
Frequent travel between project sites is required.
Mental Demands:
This position requires strong observational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to accurately document field conditions. Employees must follow testing procedures, identify deficiencies, interpret construction documents, communicate effectively with project teams, and prepare clear technical reports.
The ability to adapt to changing site conditions while managing multiple assignments and deadlines is essential.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test. The drug test includes screening for marijuana, regardless of state or local laws permitting its use. A conditional offer of employment will be rescinded if a candidate fails either the background check or the drug test. This requirement is mandated by federal regulations applicable to our government contracting obligations.
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, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.