Commercial Building Inspector (Traveling)

KTA-Tator, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is seeking full-time Traveling Commercial Building Inspectors to inspect retail box stores throughout the United States before, during, and after remodel projects. The role combines field inspection and project execution and is suited to experienced building inspectors, roofing inspectors, construction professionals, or insurance claim inspectors who are self-starters and enjoy travel and hands-on investigation of building systems. The position combines nationwide travel with home-office work depending on location. Travel is planned in advance and typically occurs in rotations of about two weeks, occasionally extending to four weeks. Inspectors conduct building condition assessments and inspections of commercial properties, document findings, communicate with onsite store managers and restoration contractors, and complete quality assurance reports. KTA is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering, testing, and inspection firm specializing in asset protection, materials engineering, protective coatings, and concrete and steel fabrication inspection. The company offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, employee ownership, training, and career support in a casual and friendly workplace.

Requirements

Ability to travel extensively, approximately 70% of the time, typically in two-week rotations and occasionally for up to four weeks.
Experience with insurance property inspections, catastrophe inspections, or roof inspection is transferable to the role.
Experience with construction, repair, painting, and/or renovation of retail buildings.
Experience using a laptop and iPad.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to walk extensively around project sites.
Ability to sit and drive for periods of time.
Ability to climb ladders and take readings or work while on a ladder.
Manual dexterity to handle small objects, instruments, or gauges.
Ability to safely lift 40 pounds.
Color perception, close, distance, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Must complete drug testing and criminal background and motor vehicle checks.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or a related field.
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Basic coatings credentials.
Experience reading, interpreting, and editing or revising blueprints or as-built drawings using construction software such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Autodesk.
Experience with concrete slabs, masonry construction, and/or roofing.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections of retail box stores before, during, and after remodel projects.
Conduct comprehensive building condition assessments and inspections of commercial properties.
Identify exterior coating, sealant, and caulking problems.
Conduct and record results of building diagnostic tests on floors, exterior walls, and roofs.
Gather building condition data and measurements of building components and defects.
Take field notes and photographs and summarize inspection results electronically.
Interface with onsite store managers and building restoration contractors.
Complete quality assurance reports.
Examine building envelopes for design or construction deficiencies.