Home Inspector - International - SB Thomas & Associates

Do you enjoy traveling to various locations, both within the US and abroad?  Are you passionate about assessing buildings for safety, compliance, and performance and inspecting structures firsthand?? We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Assessors to join our dynamic team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in evaluating buildings while exploring new places. **It is a 100% road warrior position in which you can be based out of almost any location across the US that is close to a major airport and you will travel to Japan, Germany and Great Britain.** We seek candidates in the following states: PA, KY, MD, FL, TX, NC, GA, IN where we have established operations.

We are SB Thomas & Associates, a certified woman-owned, disadvantaged, small business enterprise (WDBE) 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 growing and seek team members to perform building/housing evaluations, inclusive of, but not limited to Property Condition Assessments (PCA), life safety assessments, mechanical equipment evaluations, and other technical services associated with capital planning of single- and multi-family housing facilities.

Specifically you will:

• Conduct client-facing on-site inspections and property condition assessments using mobile inspection and capital planning software on an iPad. 
• Conduct a walk-through survey of the accessible and visible major building systems (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), structure and foundations, representative interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, flat roofs, low-sloped roofs, and pavement.
• Provide photographic documentation of site and building features and document observations.
• Determine and identify system type, condition, remaining useful life and significant physical deficiencies of building components and systems based on visual inspection.
• Obtain areas/measurements and quantities to adequately justify estimated costs to replace or remedy physical deficiencies and to estimate replacement reserve expenditures.
• Conduct interviews with the owner (or their on-site representative), tenants, service providers, and other individuals knowledgeable about the subject property and its systems.
• May need to review repair/improvement costs incurred by tenants/ownership along with the following documents (if available): certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, elevator safety inspection reports, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and warranty information.
• May need to review pertinent property records as furnished by Client and/or property contact.  In general, documented information will consist primarily of project contact supplied receipts from repairs and/or improvements, pending proposals, current improvement projects, available relevant Construction drawings, etc.  There may also be previously prepared building facility condition reports, ADA surveys, capital plans, etc.
• May need to complete property condition assessment (PCA) reports utilizing asset assessment management software which accurately describe findings utilizing asset management software.
• Meet or exceed performance objectives for productivity and quality.
• Maintain project-by-project communication on programs with Base Lead/Executive and keep them informed of any actual or potential problems including but not limited to issues observed on-site, emergency maintenance or life safety issues, and other extraordinary observations while onsite.
• Protect operations by keeping company information confidential.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to client’s needs.
• Follow all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of company’s quality standards and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have the following experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required with experience in a construction, maintenance, home inspector, contractor, home builder or other skilled trade or related. 
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture and/or engineering or related field is preferred. Experience and certifications in lieu of degree will be given consideration.  
• Experience in one or more of the following: Facility Design, Building Construction, Assessments, and/or Maintenance Management. 
• Field experience in property condition assessment-related work; or related work experience, required.
• Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, BPI Building Analyst, HERS II Rater, HERS Building Performance Contractor, Multifamily GreenPoint Rater, and/or Certified Energy Engineering Professional preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license is required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
• Valid Passport to travel internationally, if required.
• Maintain safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 
• Ability to use and skillfully operate a computer is essential to this position.
• Ability to use and skillfully operate an electronic tablet efficiently in the field for live data collection.
• Must possess company values of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Results, Integrity and Customer Focus
• Personal credit sufficient to charge business travel expenses of up to $3,000 required.
• Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.
• Must be able to work from a remote location and be willing to fly and live near (or be willing to relocate to) a major metropolitan area with reasonable access to a major airport.  
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis on MS Excel and Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills including ability to perform multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must travel 100% of the time to client sites in international locations (currently, Japan, Great Britain and Germany) and possibly US via plane and driving as determined based on the project location.  
• Requires ability to traverse, observe equipment, and record data and photos on safely accessible roofs and other high or open areas, which may require ladder and/or hatch access. 
• Ability to work in densely equipped mechanical and electrical spaces requiring dedicated focus on safety protocol.
• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, as well as balance, climb stairs and ladders to evaluate interior and exterior of buildings.
• Frequently reach, repetitive use of hands and fingers for keyboard interaction 
• Ability to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, travel by plane, vehicle, train and possess a valid driver’s license void of issues related to insurability.
• Must have a valid US Passport

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