Field Construction Inspector & Facility Assessor

SB Thomas; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Thomas is seeking Building Inspectors/Assessors for field-based data collection and on-site verification across diverse property types in the Pittsburgh region. Responsibilities include photographing, measuring quantities, tagging assets, and compiling reports for FCA, PCA/PCNA, and cost analyses.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and experience in building inspection or facility assessment, with proficiency in tablets, MS Office, and digital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in building inspection, facility assessment, or related fieldwork.
• 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.
• Excellent written / verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site facility and building inspection and verification for multifamily, senior, educational, commercial, industrial, municipal, and federal/military properties.
• 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

Data collection

Technical writing

MS Office

Tablet proficiency

Digital photography

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RSMeans

Bluebeam

ASTM E2018

Job description

SB Thomas is seeking Building Inspectors/Assessors for field-based data collection and on-site verification across diverse property types in the Pittsburgh region. Responsibilities include photographing, measuring quantities, tagging assets, and compiling reports for FCA, PCA/PCNA, and cost analyses.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and experience in building inspection or facility assessment, with proficiency in tablets, MS Office, and digital