Inspector Logistics Specialist

SWE Homes, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SWE Homes, LP is seeking an Inspector Logistics Specialist to coordinate property inspections across markets from Houston. You will schedule inspections, balance workloads, monitor deadlines, and ensure quality control.

The role involves onboarding inspectors, guiding field personnel, and supporting urgent and post-disaster inspections. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organization, communication, and multitasking abilities, with experience in logistics or real estate operations.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with logistics, dispatching, scheduling, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign inspection requests to inspectors.
• Balance workloads to maximize efficiency and minimize travel time.
• Monitor inspection deadlines and ensure timely completion.
• Reassign inspections as needed due to availability, weather, or priority changes.
• Review inspection reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify photos, narratives, occupancy status, lockbox information, and documentation.
• Identify inspection errors and provide timely feedback to inspectors.
• Ensure inspection reports meet company standards.
• Onboard and train new inspectors.
• Monitor inspector performance and address recurring issues.
• Maintain positive relationships with field personnel.
• Review quality control logs and address deficiencies.
• Assist with routing strategies and workload forecasting.
• Coordinate priority inspections for acquisitions, sales, legal matters, and emergencies.
• Support post-disaster inspection efforts when necessary.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and progress reports.
• Prepare reports related to inspection performance.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multitasking

Logistics experience

Contractor management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Inspector Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the company's property inspection operations across multiple markets. This position ensures inspections are scheduled efficiently, completed on time, reviewed for quality and accuracy, and communicated effectively between inspectors and internal departments. The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection Coordination

• Schedule and assign inspection requests to W-2 and contractor inspectors.
• Balance workloads to maximize efficiency and minimize travel time.
• Monitor inspection deadlines and ensure timely completion.
• Reassign inspections as needed due to availability, weather, or priority changes.

Quality Control

• Review 100% of submitted inspection reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify photos, narratives, occupancy status, lockbox information, and required documentation.
• Identify inspection errors and provide timely feedback to inspectors.
• Ensure inspection reports meet company standards before completion.

Contractor & Inspector Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for field inspectors.
• Answer questions regarding assignments and inspection procedures.
• Onboarding and training new inspectors.
• Monitor inspector performance and communicate recurring issues to management.
• Maintain positive working relationships with field personnel.

Operational Support

• Review quality control logs and address deficiencies.
• Monitor recurring inspection schedules to ensure portfolio compliance.
• Assist with routing strategies and workload forecasting.
• Coordinate priority inspections for acquisitions, sales, legal matters, and emergency situations.
• Support post-disaster inspection efforts when necessary.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate inspection records.
• Track inspection completion metrics.
• Prepare reports related to inspection performance and progress.
• Assist with process improvements and workflow documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft.
• Ability to quickly learn company software systems.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
• Previous logistics, dispatching, scheduling, or operations experience.
• Experience managing contractors or field personnel.
• Property management, inspection, or real estate experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.