Lerch Bates Looking for Logistics Consultant (Remote) at United States Full Time

Title: Logistics Consultant (Remote)

Job Summary:

Lerch Bates is an award-winning, international firm providing technical consulting for the built environment. We design and deliver superior building performance in every stage of a building’s life, including logistics.

The building logistics consultant provides complete guidance and consulting for building operations and spaces, including but not limited to material management / supply chain, solid waste and recycling management, clean receiving and soiled docks, sterile processing in healthcare, and automated transport systems including pneumatic tube systems, automated guided vehicle systems and pneumatic trash and linen chute systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The skills 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 may be made by management.

• Lead consulting services with clients including architects, developers and building owners.
• Participate in all aspects of project development, including but not limited to design team meetings, conceptual planning, design, construction administration for submittal review, RFI responses, site surveys and equipment inspections.
• Maintains active projects to ensure client satisfaction, quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables that include analysis, reports, drawings, specifications, and product / system details.
• Performs business development duties including marketing and exhibiting at regional conferences, conducting client lunch and learns, visiting potential and current client locations, proposal writing, fee estimating, and negotiation.
• Performs project financial tasks with group analysis for timely invoicing, payment collection assistance, and financial projections.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience required. Experience in any of the following areas preferred: Materials management, waste management operations, supply chain management, automated transport, material storage / retrieval systems, bulk and unit material handling / distribution systems, warehouse intralogistics.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare, hospitality, or industrial industries, including expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: material management / supply chain, solid waste and recycling management, sterile processing, pneumatic tube systems, automated guided vehicle systems, warehouse racking and slotting systems.
• 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., as well as the work and time of self and others.
• Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work as a remote member of a larger, cross country logistics team.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge and understanding on industry operational and equipment trends.
• Ability to execute tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet the demands of clients in a fast-paced, environment.
• Ability to present professionally in communication, interactions, and attire with customers, the public and others.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of Consultants and Designers, build partnerships and direct teams.
• Ability to travel regionally on a regular basis as needed.
• Intermediate or better proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint, CAD/Drawing review software, CAD deliverables, Project Time Recording System, Bluebeam, Revit

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.