Licensed Architectural Building Assessor – Field NYC

GFT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development support

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Licensed Architectural Building Assessor to join our NYC team for on-site condition assessments of architectural systems in large facilities. Assessments are visual, with findings documented through notes, photos, and reporting using field tools.

The role is hourly/as-needed, requires at least five years of field experience, and requires RA licensure. Travel across NYC is expected, with hybrid work options and potential for future full-time conversion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience evaluating architectural systems including finishes in buildings of various size and use.
• Ability to identify typical failure modes and condition indicators for architectural components.
• Strong documentation skills; ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the five boroughs for field assessments.
• Proficiency with field technology, including mobile data collection tools, SharePoint-based workflows, and structured reporting platforms; novices may not be the right fit.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven field environment with changing project needs and schedules.
• Ability to remain fully engaged during field assignments, with focused attention on inspections, documentation, and project requirements.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Visually assess systems cited above.
• Identify deficiencies, performance issues, end-of-life indicators, and operational risks, and document findings clearly with detailed notes and photos.
• Coordinate with mechanical/electrical assessors to provide a complete building-level assessment narrative.
• Use of GFT-provided devices, SharePoint, and standardized assessment application tools to collect, organize, upload, and manage field findings.
• Respond to Quality Review comments on post-field data entry and submission to streamline final reporting.

Skills

Field experience

Documentation skills

Travel willingness

Communication of findings

Education

Architectural licensure (RA)

Tools

SharePoint

Mobile data collection

Structured reporting tools

Job description

GFT is seeking a Licensed Architectural Building Assessor to join our NYC team for on-site condition assessments of architectural systems in large facilities. Assessments are visual, with findings documented through notes, photos, and reporting using field tools.

The role is hourly/as-needed, requires at least five years of field experience, and requires RA licensure. Travel across NYC is expected, with hybrid work options and potential for future full-time conversion.