Building Assessor - Field Inspector - Multiple US Locations

J oin the Small Business Award Winner in Pennsylvania for 2025!
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, LA
Berks County, PA
Paducah, KY
Nashville, TN;
Massachusetts
Indiana

Specifically, 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.