Field Building Inspector & Facility Assessments

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

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