Architectural Building Assessor

Gannett Fleming; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,635 - 79,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking an Architectural Building Assessor to perform on-site assessments of architectural and structural components. This role is ideal for professionals with over 5 years of experience in building assessments, offering flexibility and travel-based work. Responsibilities include documenting findings, supporting repair recommendations, and using mobile data platforms. The position provides a compensation range of $52.00-$58.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, and offers a hybrid work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building assessments, facility inspections, or related fields.
• Ability to document findings clearly and consistently.
• Willingness to travel regularly for week-long site visits.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site assessments of architectural systems and structural components.
• Capture field notes and photo documentation as required.
• Support development of repair/replacement scopes and cost opinions.

Skills

Building assessments

Documentation skills

Mobile data collection

Collaboration

Field evaluation

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is looking for an Architectural Building Assessor to join our team!

The Structural/Architectural Building Assessor conducts on-site assessments of architectural and structural building components for large FCA portfolios. This role documents deficiencies, supports repair/replacement recommendations, and completes data entry and reporting following fieldwork. The position is ideal for professionals seeking hourly, flexible, travel-based assessment work in support of high-volume programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site assessments of building envelope and architectural systems (roofs, exterior walls, doors/windows, interior finishes, life-safety-related architectural elements) and structural components (foundations, framing, load-bearing systems where observable).
• Identify deficiencies, deterioration, and functional issues; capture clear field notes and photo documentation as required.
• Apply standardized inventory and condition assessment concepts used in FCA programs (e.g., system/component categorization aligned with common industry frameworks such as UNIFORMAT/ASTM-based approaches).
• Use mobile devices/tablets and established data platforms to capture inventory and condition data efficiently.
• Perform quality checks of collected data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency prior to submission.
• Support development of repair/replacement scopes and cost opinions consistent with the program methodology.
• Complete post-field remote data entry and clarifications during the reporting week(s) following travel.
• Participate in a travel cadence typically consisting of one week of fieldwork (often flying out Sunday and returning Friday) followed by remote documentation/data entry, with occasional longer trips for remote sites (e.g., territories/remote locations).
• Follow all travel authorization and expense reporting requirements, coordinate bookings per program guidance.
• Adhere to safety expectations and site access requirements (including installation protocols).

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in building assessments, facility inspections, architecture, building science, construction, structural assessment, or related fields.
• Ability to evaluate building components in the field and document findings clearly and consistently.
• Comfortable working independently in the field and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with mobile data collection and basic digital reporting workflows.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for week-long site visits.
• Hourly/as-needed staffing structure supported; ability to accommodate part-time schedules and experienced/semi-retired professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure or progress toward licensure (RA, PE, SE) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Prior or large-portfolio FCA experience.
• Familiarity with FCA methodologies, including component categorization (e.g., UNIFORMAT), ASTM E1557 concepts, and Facility Condition Index (FCI) inputs/outputs.
• Experience developing repair recommendations and order-of-magnitude cost opinions.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $52.00-$58.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Location & Employment

Location: Nationwide

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Hourly Employee

Salary Range: $52.00-$58.00 per hour

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity & Background Check

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.