Building Assessor - Field Inspector - Massachusetts

SB Thomas & Associates; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Thomas & Associates, a small business winner, seeks a Field Data Collector to perform on-site data collection for FCA, PCA/PCNA, and asset tagging across diverse facilities. This role involves capturing data with mobile platforms, supporting cost estimating, and assisting with report writing.

Position requires 2+ years of fieldwork, attention to detail, and a valid driver's license. Travel to MA sites 50-75% is expected, with home-based scheduling and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ experience in building inspection, facility assessment, or related fieldwork.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational accuracy.
• General understanding of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and site/civilsystems.
• Proficiency with tablets, mobile apps, Microsoft Office, and digital photography.
• Excellent written / verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site facility and building condition assessments for multifamily, senior, educational, commercial, industrial, municipal, and federal properties.
• Collect data on building systems, finishes, and site components using company software.
• Perform asset tagging & inventory and reconciling to client databases.
• Capture clear, well-labeled photographs of systems and deficiencies.
• Record accurate quantities, serial numbers, dimensions, ages, and condition ratings.
• Support senior assessors and project managers with RSMeans-based cost estimating and capital planning data.
• Assist with report assembly and technical writing as assigned.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements and maintain professional communication with property contacts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Data collection

Microsoft Office

Tablets/ Mobile devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FastField

iAuditor

AkitaBox

Quire

RSMeans cost data

Job description

Join the Small Business Award Winner in Pennsylvania for 2025!
We are SB Thomas & Associates, a certified small business enterprise providing construction management, government contracting, technical assistance, and grant writing and grant administration services to its clients.

Established in 2009, we have built a companyculture that embraces innovation, new ways of doing things, and better ways to service clients. We understand theimpact of how small parts of a process affect the bigger picture. We take action. We have passion and purpose for our jobs and our roles in the company.

We seek candidates in Massachusetts to work remotely in a home-based office with regular and frequent travel to customer sites throughout MA.

This position performs on-site data collection for Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), Property Condition Assessments (PCA/PCNA), and Asset Tagging / Inventoryassignments across diverse property types, including Multifamily housing, senior housing, educational (K-12 and higher education), commercial, industrial, municipal, and military / federal facilities.
This position’s primary responsibility is field-based data collection - capturing photos, quantities, and observable conditions using standardized mobile platforms. Depending on experience, team members may also assist with or prepare written reports and cost data.
Specifically, you will:

• Conduct on-site facility and building condition assessmentsfor multifamily, senior, educational, commercial, industrial, municipal, and federal/military properties.
• Collect data on building systems, finishes, and site components using company software (FastField, iAuditor, AkitaBox, or Quire).
• Perform asset tagging & inventory, labeling MEP equipment with barcodes/QRs and reconciling to client databases.
• Capture clear, well-labeled digital photographsof systems and deficiencies.
• Record accurate quantities, serial numbers, dimensions, ages, and condition ratings.
• Support senior assessors and project managers with RSMeans-based cost estimatingand capital-planning data (5-, 10-, and 20-year horizons).
• Assist with report assembly and technical writingas assigned.
• Adhere to all site safety requirementsand maintain professional communication with property contacts.
  We seek candidates with:
• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• 2+ years’ experience in building inspection, facility assessment, or related fieldwork.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational accuracy.
• General understanding of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and site/civilsystems.
• Proficiency with tablets, mobile apps, Microsoft Office, and digital photography.
• Excellent written / verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license is required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
• Must possess company values of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Results, Integrity and Customer Focus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing FCAs, PCAs, or PCNAs for multifamily, senior, educational, commercial, or government facilities.
• Familiarity with ASTM E2018, Uniformat II, and HUD CNA e-Tool.
• Working knowledge of RSMeansor equivalent cost databases.
• Preferred certifications (not required):
  • ICC Inspector / Plans Examiner (B1, M1, Accessibility)
  • OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Safety
  • CPSI, AHERA Asbestos Inspector, or FAA Part 107 Drone License
• Experience using Bluebeam,Monday.com, Quire, Akitabox, or similar tools.

Additionally, you will be required to:

• Stand / walk 6-8 hours per day on large sites.
• Climb ladders, stairs, access roofs, attics, crawlspaces.
• Lift / carry tools and equipment up to 30-50 lbs.
• Work indoors and outdoors in variable weather.
• Operate tablets and cameras for extended periods.Use required PPE at all times.
• Remote-based with frequent travel (50-75%).
• Fieldwork in occupied and unoccupied facilities.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
• Typical travel assignments 3-10 days in duration.