Field Assessor - Commercial & Industrial Properties (Travel Required)

Partner ESI; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner ESI) is seeking a Field Assessor to perform on-site property condition assessments across various building systems, including electrical, mechanical, and structural components. The role requires extensive travel to client sites.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in property condition assessments, with strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. This is a full-time position based in Oakland, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years in property condition assessments preferred.
• Experience in MEP trades, home inspections, or facilities maintenance preferred.
• Travel up to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site field assessments across multiple building systems.
• Collect and document data using electronic, web-based or manual methods.
• Identify deficiencies and hazards, recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare reports with findings, photos, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate site visit results to stakeholders.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Field Assessor - Property Condition Assessments

Job Category : NONE

Requisition Number : FIELD005516

• Posted : July 23, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Oakland, CA 94609, USA

Description

ABOUT US

At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals. If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem-solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right at home. That approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals.

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner) is seeking a candidate to perform field assessments, QA/QC inspections of multiple building systems, which could include Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Life Safety, and/or Structural components to ensure expected use of life specifications. The structure types and building equipment could include commercial, residential, and/or industrial. Each client specific program may include protocols as outlined by the sales, program and/or leadership team. This position requires extensive travel to client project sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regional travel to perform on-site physical building assessments.
• Collect and document data using various resources as directed by the program needs, such electronic, web-based or manual writing.
• Identify deficiencies, hazards, or non-compliant issues and recommend corrective/remediation actions.
• Prepare proprietary reports summarizing findings, including specific required and named photographs and any supporting collected documentation.
• Communicate site visit results and compliance issues to key stakeholders.
• Understand and follow and adhere to all company safety standards.
• Understand, follow and strictly adhere to the company travel policy including submitting timely and accurate expense reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university is preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in the field of property condition assessments is preferred
• Experience in the MEP trades, home inspections or facilities maintenance is preferred
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• A motor vehicle background check must show the following: No serious traffic violations (i.e., DUI, DWI); No criminal motor vehicle convictions; No moving violations that demonstrate a significant disregard for the safe operation of motor vehicles.
• Excellent communication and writing skills are required. The position requires the ability to communicate technical issues in written reports to clients with limited technical understanding in building systems and finishes.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision
• Must be an enthusiastic, quick learner with a strong desire to grow within the organization
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for internal and external (client) communications; technical writing skills must be exceptional
• Must have excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to effectively complete work on projects concurrently
• Proven ability to successfully deliver a quality product on time
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team
• Proficient with standard business applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
• Visual acuity adequate to perform office and job-site duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift
• Requires the ability to climb a ladder

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $55,000 to $60,000. This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.

BENEFITS

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

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