Commercial Building Inspector (Traveling)

KTA-Tator, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Job summary

KTA-Tator, Inc. seeks Traveling Commercial Building Inspectors to perform field inspections nationwide. The role blends field work with project execution, focusing on building systems, coatings, and envelope diagnostics.

Candidates should be prepared for extensive travel and hands-on investigations. Qualifications include an engineering‑/construction‑related degree (preferred), coatings credentials, and experience with blueprints and construction software.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or a related field, preferred.
• AMPP Basic coatings credentials are preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~70% of the time (2‑week rotations, up to 4 weeks).
• Experience with insurance property inspections or roof inspections is highly transferable.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of retail box stores nationwide, before, during and after remodels.
• Conduct building condition assessments and inspections of exterior coatings, sealants, and caulking.
• Gather data, take photos, and summarize results electronically for QA reports.

Skills

Travel readiness

Inspections experience

Written and verbal communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or related field

AMPP Basic coatings credentials

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Job description

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KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering, testing, and inspection firm internationally recognized as a leading expert in asset protection, specializing in materials engineering, protective coatings, and concrete/steel fabrication inspection. KTA’s Commercial Services Group provides building systems consulting and inspection services through a variety of offerings, including building envelope diagnostics with an emphasis on moisture intrusion, masonry, and paint problems, specifying repairs, and providing quality assurance services during remodel projects.
KTA is seeking full‑time Traveling Commercial Building Inspectors to perform field inspections of retail box stores across the United States, before, during and after remodel projects. This position is a combination of field inspection and project execution, ideal for experienced building inspectors, roofing inspectors, construction professionals, or insurance claim inspectors who are self‑starters that enjoy travel and hands‑on investigation of building systems.
This is a blend of nationwide travel and home office work depending on location. Travel is structured (typically 2 weeks at a time) and planned in advance. Work that will be performed consists of conducting comprehensive building condition assessments and inspections for commercial properties. The assessment and inspection of conditions include:

• Identifying exterior coating, sealant, and caulking problems;
• Conducting and recording results of various types of building diagnostic tests on floors and exterior walls and roofs;
• Gathering building condition data and measurements of building components and defects;
• Taking field notes and photographs, and summarizing the results electronically;
• Interfacing with onsite store managers and building restoration contractors and completing quality assurance reports; and
• Examining the building envelope for design or construction deficiencies.

This position is open to all candidates with the following qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or related field – preferred
• Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Basic coatings credentials – preferred
• Ability to travel extensively ~70% of the time (~2-week rotations, on occasion traveling up to 4 weeks at a time)
• Experience with insurance property inspections, catastrophe inspections, or roof inspection is highly transferable to this role
• Experience with reading, interpreting, and editing/revising blueprints or as-built drawings (utilizing construction software such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Autodesk) – desired
• Experience with construction, repair, painting and/or renovation of retail buildings
• Experience with concrete slabs, masonry construction, and/or roofing – preferred
• Experience using a laptop and iPad
• Proficiency with Word and Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (IRS allowable rate of milage is paid)
  • KTA has company vehicles, however, there still may be situations that require use of a personal vehicle with paid mileage.

Drug testing and a criminal background and motor vehicle check will be conducted.
Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform a significant amount of walking around project sites
• Ability to sit/drive for periods of time
• Ability to climb ladders (must be comfortable taking readings and working while on a ladder)
• Manual dexterity (to handle small objects, instruments, or gages)
• Ability to safely lift 40 pounds
• Color perception, close, distance, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus

Salary Range: $25-33/hour with comprehensive benefits package. Hourly rate is based on experience and certifications. We are proud to be a 100% employee‑owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh! We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership. We offer a casual, friendly workplace, where employee owners are treated with dignity and respect and are valued for their contributions. KTA seeks diversity, inclusivity, and equality, and employee owners are expected to uphold and exemplify our core values of passion, professionalism, hardworking and honesty. With employee owner inspired values, we are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long-lasting business relationships. We provide the training and support to take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA you will work with, learn from and be given the opportunity to become the best in the industry.