Property Condition Assessor

About the role

We are looking for a professional with experience conducting Property Condition Assessments (PCA) and writing technical reports. You should have a strong understanding of ASTM standards and their application to both walkthroughs and reports. Experience with seismic, structural, mechanical, civil, or environmental surveys, pre-construction document reviews, construction monitoring, desk reviews, report reviews, or document reviews is highly valued. This role involves traveling 50% to 75% of the workweek.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment working alongside industry experts. We are committed to providing a flexible work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) nationwide and other property-related services.
• Conduct walk-through surveys and assessments of major building systems, structures, and foundations.
• Develop proactive solutions and estimate costs to remedy physical deficiencies.
• Publish written reports detailing building conditions per ASTM Standards and client-specific scopes of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a related field (Architecture and/or Engineering preferred); minimum of three years of related experience performing Property Condition Assessments (PCAs). In lieu of a degree, five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
• Personal credit sufficient to charge business travel expenses of up to $3,000.
• Current Registered Architect or Professional Engineer preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Onsite / Field Assessor duties:
  • Travel by plane, motor vehicle, or train (50%-75% of workweek) to client sites across the U.S. Common patterns include one day on-site followed by one day at home. Overnight stays and weekend travel may be required.
  • Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time).
  • Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time).
  • Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces and/or read equipment data plates (at least once for each building assessed).
  • Climb and balance stairs (at least once for each building assessed).
  • Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed).
  • Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently).
  • Reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear (communicate with onsite contact).
  • Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Lift and/or move occasionally up to 40 pounds.
  • Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
  • Operate a motor vehicle.
• Office/Offsite duties:
  • Regularly use hands.
  • Frequently stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
  • Occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet.

Benefits

• Salary range starting at $65,000 with an Annual Incentive Bonus Plan. Base pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
• Health and Welfare Benefits (eligible on the first day of employment):
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-matched retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
  • Tuition assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance.
  • Access to corporate discounts.