National Field Building Inspector - 100% Travel

SB Thomas; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Thomas & Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Property and Facility Condition Assessor to support building assessments and capital-planning projects across the United States.

The role requires nearly 100% travel to client sites and welcomes experienced property and facility assessors, home inspectors, and related professionals. Applicants should have training or experience in building inspections or assessments, strong observational and documentation skills, and readiness to learn the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in building inspection and facility assessment.
• Strong observation, organization, and written-communication skills.
• Comfort using tablets, mobile applications, email, digital photography, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn new inspection procedures and software systems.
• Ability to travel nationwide up to 100% of the time.
• Driver’s license and ability to operate rental vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training on assessment procedures, building systems, field tech, documentation standards, and quality-control requirements.
• Conduct visual condition assessments of multifamily housing, schools, commercial buildings, public facilities, and other real property.
• Observe and document site, structural, roofing, envelope, interior, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, accessibility, and life-safety conditions.
• Identify deficiencies, deferred maintenance, repair needs, and capital-replacement requirements.
• Record building components, quantities, age, condition, and remaining useful life.
• Take clear, organized, and accurately labeled photographs.
• Enter complete field information into tablet-based, mobile, spreadsheet, or web-based assessment systems.
• Assist with Facility Condition Assessments, Property Condition Assessments, Property Needs Assessments, PCNAs, CNAs, and capital-planning assignments.
• Complete assigned fieldwork and documentation within established schedules.
• Respond to quality-control comments and make timely corrections.
• Coordinate professionally with clients, residents, property managers, school personnel, and other project representatives.
• Follow established safety, confidentiality, travel, and site-access procedures.
• Communicate field, access, safety, and scheduling concerns promptly.

Skills

Observation skills

Written communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Technology literacy

Education

Residential home inspection

Commercial property inspection

Facility Condition Assessments

Property Condition Assessments

Construction management

Building science

Job description

SB Thomas & Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Property and Facility Condition Assessor to support building assessments and capital-planning projects across the United States.

The role requires nearly 100% travel to client sites and welcomes experienced property and facility assessors, home inspectors, and related professionals. Applicants should have training or experience in building inspections or assessments, strong observational and documentation skills, and readiness to learn the