Building Assessor - Field Inspector - Multiple US Locations
SB Thomas · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEducationFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform visual field assessments of buildings, residential units, common areas, site components, and major building systems.
- Document existing conditions, deficiencies, deferred maintenance, and recommended corrective actions.
- Collect accurate field data, notes, photographs, measurements, and building system information.
- Evaluate building components, including roofing, exterior envelope, interiors, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, site improvements, and accessibility-related components where applicable.
- Follow project-specific inspection procedures, checklists, and data collection requirements.
- Organize and submit field documentation in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.
- Communicate regularly with project managers and internal team members.
Requirements
- Experience performing Facility Condition Assessments, Property Condition Assessments, Capital Needs Assessments, home inspections, construction inspections, housing inspections, or similar building evaluations.
- Working knowledge of building systems and common construction deficiencies.
- Ability to identify repair needs, deferred maintenance, safety concerns, and general condition issues.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to take clear photographs and write concise field notes.
- Comfortable using tablets, mobile applications, spreadsheets, digital forms, or inspection software.
- Ability to work independently while following project direction.
- Prior experience with multifamily housing, public housing, commercial buildings, institutional facilities, or residential inspections is preferred.
- Valid driver's license is required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
Qualifications
- Must possess company values of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Results, Integrity and Customer Focus.
- The following certifications or knowledge are preferred but not required: Home Inspector License or Certification, ICC Certifications, OSHA 10 or OSA 30, Construction, facilities, engineering, architecture, or building inspection background, Experience with ADA, life safety, or accessibility observations.
Skills
- Ability to stand / walk 6–8 hours per day on large sites.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, access roofs, attics, crawlspaces.
- Ability to lift / carry tools and equipment up to 30–50 lbs.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in variable weather.
- Ability to operate tablets and cameras for extended periods.
- Ability to use required PPE at all times.
- Remote-based with frequent travel (100%).
- Fieldwork in occupied and unoccupied facilities.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
- Typical travel assignments 3–10 days in duration.