Environmental and Property Condition Due Diligence

CEG; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 13,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid real-world experience

Clear pathway to higher responsibility and earnings

Job summary

CEG in Houston, TX is seeking motivated individuals for an Entry Level Independent Contractor role in environmental and property condition due diligence. This position offers flexible, remote work with a project-based pay structure. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and supporting technical report development, with training provided. A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is required. The role emphasizes independent work, responsibility growth, and potential travel nationwide. Ideal for opportunistic individuals aiming for skill development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-site inspections of commercial and industrial properties.
• Collect field notes, photographs, and inspection data.
• Support Phase I ESA and PCA site observations under ASTM standards.
• Develop technical reports through accurate documentation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Comfortable working independently

Ability to travel nationwide

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Environmental and Property Condition Due Diligence

Entry Level Independent Contractor | Remote, must be located within the Houston, TX

(preferred 50 miles or 1-hour commute)

CEG Assessments is seeking motivated, self-directed professionals to join our Independent Contractor Due Diligence Program - Launchpad! This opportunity is designed for individuals who want flexibility, autonomy, and control over their workload and earning potential - not a traditional 9-to-5 job. As an independent contractor, you choose which projects to accept, how much you work, and how quickly you grow, based on your availability, performance, and initiative.

This is a project-based, paid-per-project role, ideal for people with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to build real, in-demand skills in environmental and property condition due diligence consulting related to commercial real estate. If you thrive in structured independence, enjoy managing your own time, and are motivated by opportunity rather than guaranteed hours, this program offers a clear path to increasing responsibility and income. This role is not intended for candidates seeking the predictability or security of a full-time salaried position.

This is a project-based, flexible role supporting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), and related field services.

No prior due diligence experience is required - training is provided.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (WITH TRAINING)

• Complete on-site inspections of commercial and industrial properties to identify environmental concerns and property deficiencies
• Collect field notes, photographs, and inspection data
• Support Phase I ESA and PCA site observations under ASTM standards
• Support technical report development through accurate documentation

DAY IN THE LIFE

• Travel to assigned properties to complete inspections, observations, and documentation
• Walk through buildings and sites, photograph conditions, and follow inspection checklists
• Upload and organize field notes and photos from your home office
• Take on more complex sites and higher-paying work as experience grows

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or related field
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently
• Willingness to travel nationwide (up to ~75% during peak periods)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand or walk (for most of an 8-hour workday and up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time)
• Climb steps
• Climb ladders onto flat roofs
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to read equipment data plates
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Paid per project (not hourly)
• Work volume varies based on market demand and availability

WHY JOIN

• Paid, real-world experience (not classroom-only training)
• Clear pathway to higher responsibility and earnings