Commercial Building Inspector (Traveling)

ktatatorinc; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KTA-Tator, Inc. seeks Traveling Commercial Building Inspectors to perform field inspections of retail stores across the United States, before, during and after remodel projects. This role blends field work with project execution and requires travel and self-motivation.

Ideal candidates have experience in building inspection, roofing inspection or related construction fields and can travel ~70% of the time. Proficiency in blueprints and construction software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor in Building Construction or related field preferred.
• AMPP Basic coatings credentials preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively ~70% of the time (2-week rotations, up to 4 weeks).
• Experience with insurance property inspections, catastrophe inspections, or roof inspection is transferable.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and editing/revising blueprints using construction software such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Autodesk.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of retail stores nationwide before, during and after remodel projects.
• Identify exterior coating, sealant, and caulking problems.
• Conduct tests on floors, exterior walls and roofs and record results.
• Gather building condition data and measurements; take notes and photographs.
• Interfacing with onsite store managers and contractors; complete QA reports.
• Examine the building envelope for design or construction deficiencies.

Skills

Travel coordination

Reading blueprints

Word and Excel

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Building Construction or related field

AMPP Basic coatings credentials

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Job description

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Company

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.

Position Summary

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.

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 mileage 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 gauges)
• Ability to safely lift 40 pounds
• Color perception, close, distance, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus

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.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of KTA‑Tator, Inc. (KTA).