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We are SB Thomas & Associates, a certified small business enterprise providing construction management, government contracting, technical assistance, and grant writing and grant administration services to its clients.Established in 2009, we have built a company culture that embraces innovation, new ways of doing things, and better ways to service clients. We understand the impact of how small parts of a process affect the bigger picture. We take action. We have passion and purpose for our jobs and our roles in the company.We are currently seeking qualified Field Assessors / Building Inspectors to support facility condition assessment, property assessment, and building inspection projects. Candidates must currently reside in the following locations and be able to work remotely from a home-based office with regular travel to customer sites throughout:
New Orleans, LABerks County, PAPaducah, KYNashville, TN;MassachusettsIndianaSpecifically, this role will:
- Perform visual field assessments of buildings, residential units, common areas, site components, and major building systems.
- Document existing conditions, deficiencies, deferred maintenance, and recommended corrective actions.
- Collect accurate field data, notes, photographs, measurements, and building system information.
- Evaluate building components, including roofing, exterior envelope, interiors, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, site improvements, and accessibility-related components where applicable.
- Follow project-specific inspection procedures, checklists, and data collection requirements.
- Organize and submit field documentation in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.
- Communicate regularly with project managers and internal team members.
- Travel to assigned project locations as required.
We seek candidates with:
- Experience performing Facility Condition Assessments, Property Condition Assessments, Capital Needs Assessments, home inspections, construction inspections, housing inspections, or similar building evaluations.
- Working knowledge of building systems and common construction deficiencies.
- Ability to identify repair needs, deferred maintenance, safety concerns, and general condition issues.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to take clear photographs and write concise field notes.
- Comfortable using tablets, mobile applications, spreadsheets, digital forms, or inspection software.
- Ability to work independently while following project direction.
- Prior experience with multifamily housing, public housing, commercial buildings, institutional facilities, or residential inspections is preferred.
- Valid driver's license is required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
- Must possess company values of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Results, Integrity and Customer Focus
The following certifications or knowledge are preferred but not required:
- Home Inspector License or Certification
- ICC Certifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- Construction, facilities, engineering, architecture, or building inspection background
- Experience with ADA, life safety, or accessibility observations is a plus
Additionally, you will be required to:
- Stand / walk 6–8 hours per day on large sites.
- Climb ladders, stairs, access roofs, attics, crawlspaces.
- Lift / carry tools and equipment up to 30–50 lbs.
- Work indoors and outdoors in variable weather.
- Operate tablets and cameras for extended periods.
- Use required PPE at all times.
- Remote-based with frequent travel (100%).
- Fieldwork in occupied and unoccupied facilities.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
- Typical travel assignments 3–10 days in duration.
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