Building Inspector

Company Overview KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee‑owned consulting engineering firm recognized as a leading expert in asset protection, specializing in materials engineering, protective coatings, and concrete/steel fabrication inspection. KTA’s Commercial Services Group provides building systems consulting and inspection services, including building envelope diagnostics with an emphasis on moisture intrusion, masonry, and paint problems, specifying repairs, and providing quality assurance services during remodel projects. Position Full‑time Traveling Commercial Building Inspectors The role involves field inspections of retail box stores across the United States, before, during and after remodel projects. The position blends nationwide travel (typically 2 weeks at a time) with home office work. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive building condition assessments and inspections for commercial properties. The assessment and inspection of conditions include: Identifying exterior coating, sealant, and caulking problems; Conducting and recording results of various building diagnostic tests on floors, exterior walls, and roofs; Gathering building condition data and measurements of building components and defects; Taking field notes and photographs, and summarizing results electronically; Interfacing with onsite store managers and building restoration contractors and completing quality assurance reports; Examining the building envelope for design or construction deficiencies. Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or related field – preferred; Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Basic coatings credentials – preferred; Ability to travel extensively ~70% of the time (~2‑week rotations, up to 4 weeks at a time); Experience with insurance property inspections, catastrophe inspections, or roof inspection is highly transferable; Experience with reading, interpreting, and editing/revising blueprints or as‑built drawings (using construction software such as 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; Experience using a laptop and iPad; Proficiency with Word and Excel; Strong written and oral communication skills; Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (IRS‑allowable mileage rate is paid). KTA offers company vehicles, but personal vehicle use with paid mileage may be required. Physical Requirements Ability to perform a significant amount of walking around project sites; Ability to sit/drive for periods of time; Ability to climb ladders (comfortable taking readings and working while on a ladder); Manual dexterity to handle small objects, instruments, or gauges; Ability to safely lift 40 pounds; Color perception, near, distance, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus. Benefits and Culture We are proud to be a 100% employee‑owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, employee ownership, a casual friendly workplace, and opportunities for career development. KTA seeks diversity, inclusivity, and equality and expects employee owners to uphold core values of passion, professionalism, hard work and honesty. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of KTA‑Tator, Inc. (KTA). #J-18808-Ljbffr