National Practice Leader - Parking Design & Consulting

National Practice Leader - Parking Design & Consulting

Job Title: National Practice Leader - Parking Design & Consulting

Department: Enclosures, Structures & Forensics

Job Summary:

Lerch Bates Inc is seeking an experienced Parking Consultant to spearhead the development of a new Parking Consulting service offering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Parking Consulting, demonstrate the ability to create innovative Parking consulting IP and deliverables, possess exceptional marketing skills to promote the service nationwide, excel in team building and talent acquisition.

Company Insight:

Founded in 1947, Lerch Bates Inc is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm specializing in the building industry. Renowned as the world's first Vertical Transportation (VT) consulting firm, Lerch Bates has expanded its service offerings over the years to include Façade Access Consulting, Building Logistics Consulting, Building Enclosure Consulting, and Pedestrian Circulation/Crowd Control Consulting. This multi-disciplinary approach has established Lerch Bates as a leader in providing comprehensive solutions for the building industry.

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.

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to establish and grow the Parking Consulting service line within Lerch Bates Inc.
• Create proprietary Parking consulting IP, deliverables, and methodologies to differentiate Lerch Bates in the market.
• Lead marketing and business development efforts to promote the Parking Consulting service nationwide and attract new clients.
• Identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and drive business growth within the parking design and consulting sector.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Provide expert guidance and consulting services to clients on parking design, layout optimization, traffic flow, technology integration, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to deliver integrated parking solutions that meet client needs and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate Parking Consulting services with existing offerings and deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
• Build and manage a high-performing team of Parking Consultants, providing mentorship and guidance for professional development.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in Parking Consulting to drive innovation and excellence.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in parking design and consulting or related fields.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering parking design and consulting projects.
• Strong business development, client management, and project management skills.
• Proficient in marketing and business development strategies to promote services on a national scale.
• Demonstrated experience in team building, talent acquisition, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies for parking design and analysis.
• Professional certifications or licenses (e.g., PE, SE, AIA)

Why work with Lerch Bates?

• $150k-$165k/year
• 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, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.