Building Construction Inspector

Sb-Thomas-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Thomas, a Pennsylvania-based construction and project management firm, seeks Building Inspectors and Assessors to verify construction progress on-site and document facility condition assessments across multifamily, educational, commercial, and federal facilities. Position involves field travel within the Pittsburgh region with opportunities across the US.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, inspection experience, and strong documentation and communication skills; proficiency with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in building inspection or facility assessment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational accuracy.
• General understanding of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and site/civil systems.
• Proficiency with tablets, mobile apps, Microsoft Office, and digital photography.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must align with company values: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Results, Integrity and Customer Focus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site facility and building construction inspection and verification for a range of property types.
• Collect data on building systems, finishes, and site components using company software.
• Perform asset tagging & inventory, labeling MEP equipment with barcodes/QRs and reconciling to client databases.
• Capture clear, well-labeled digital photographs of construction progress and existing systems.
• 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 (5-, 10-, and 20-year horizons).
• 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

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tablets

MS Office

Digital photography

Bluebeam

RSMeans data

HUD CNA e-Tool

Job description

We are SB Thomas, a full-service Pennsylvania Small Business of the Year award winner that is focused on construction management and project management. We are guided by the core principles of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Results, Integrity and Customer Focus.

We seek Building Inspectors and Assessors to perform on-site verification of construction progress via photo and report documentation, as well as data collection for Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), Property Condition Assessments (PCA/PCNA), and Asset Tagging / Inventory assignments across diverse property types, including Multifamily housing, senior housing, educational (K-12 and higher education), commercial, industrial, municipal, and military/federal facilities.

This role requires Field Travel within the Pittsburgh Regional area, with possible opportunities throughout the US. Hours vary by project and could include non-traditional work hours.

Specifically, the Inspector will:

• Conduct on-site facility and building construction inspection and verification and condition assessments for multifamily, senior, educational, commercial, industrial, municipal, and federal/military properties.
• Collect data on building systems, finishes, and site components using company software.
• Perform asset tagging & inventory, labeling MEP equipment with barcodes/QRs and reconciling to client databases.
• Capture clear, well-labeled digital photographs of construction progress and existing systems.
• 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 (5-, 10-, and 20-year horizons).
• Assist with report assembly and technical writing as assigned.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements and maintain professional communication with property contacts.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• 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/civil systems.
• 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 (not required).
• Working knowledge of RSMeans or 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 is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 possible out of town travel opportunity.
• Fieldwork in occupied and unoccupied facilities.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.