Traveling Building Inspector – Envelope & Coatings

KTA-Tator, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KTA-Tator, Inc. seeks Traveling Commercial Building Inspectors to perform field inspections of retail stores across the United States.

This role blends travel with home-office work, typically rotating two weeks on-site, then time back home to document findings and coordinate with project teams. Candidates should have an associate or bachelor’s in Building Construction or related field, AMPP coatings credentials preferred, and proven ability to read blueprints (AutoCAD/Bluebeam).

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or related field – preferred
• AMPP Basic coatings credentials – preferred
• Ability to travel extensively ~70% of the time (~2-week rotations)
• Experience with insurance property or roof inspections highly transferable
• Experience reading, interpreting, and editing blueprints (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Autodesk) desired
• Experience with construction, repair, painting and/or renovation of retail buildings
• Experience with concrete slabs, masonry construction, and/or roofing – preferred
• Proficiency with Word and Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (IRS mileage paid)

Responsibilities

• Identify exterior coating, sealant, and caulking problems.
• Conduct field inspections and document building conditions.
• Perform and record diagnostic tests on floors, walls and roofs.
• Gather data and measurements of components and defects.
• Take notes, photographs, and summarize results electronically.
• Interface with store managers and contractors for QA reports.
• Examine building envelopes for design or construction deficiencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Reading blueprints

Word & Excel

Travel readiness

Laptops & iPad use

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Building Construction or related field

AMPP Basic coatings credentials (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Job description

KTA-Tator, Inc. seeks Traveling Commercial Building Inspectors to perform field inspections of retail stores across the United States.

This role blends travel with home-office work, typically rotating two weeks on-site, then time back home to document findings and coordinate with project teams. Candidates should have an associate or bachelor’s in Building Construction or related field, AMPP coatings credentials preferred, and proven ability to read blueprints (AutoCAD/Bluebeam).