Commercial Building Inspector (Traveling)

KTA-Tator•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering, testing, and inspection firm internationally 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 services through a variety of offerings, including building envelope diagnostics with an emphasis on moisture intrusion, masonry, and paint problems, specifying repairs, and providing quality assurance services during remodel projects. KTA is seeking a full-time Commercial Building Inspector to travel throughout portions of the United States. This position is a combination of field inspection and project execution. This is a blend of travel and home office work depending on location. Work that will be performed consists of conducting comprehensive building condition assessments and inspections for commercial properties and architectural sites. The assessment and inspection of conditions include: Identifying exterior and interior coating problems; Conduct and record results of various types of building diagnostic tests on floors and interior and exterior walls and roofs; Gather building condition data and obtain measurements of building components and defects; Take field notes and summarize the results electronically; Interfacing with onsite building owners, restoration contractors and comping quality assurance reports; and Examining the building envelope for design or construction deficiencies; Managing projects through the initial assessment and subsequent in-process inspections and final document closeouts.

Requirements

Ability to travel extensively ~70% of the time
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 rate of milage is paid)
Drug testing and a criminal background and motor vehicle check will be conducted.
Ability to perform a significant amount of walking around project sites
Ability to sit/drive for periods of time
Ability to climb ladders (must be comfortable taking readings and working while on a ladder)
Manual dexterity (to handle small objects, instruments, or gages)
Ability to safely lift 40 pounds
Color perception, close, distance, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or related field – preferred
Experience with reading, interpreting, and editing/revising blueprints or as-built drawings (utilizing construction software such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Autodesk) is desired
Experience with construction, repair, painting and/or renovation of retail buildings
Experience with concrete slabs, masonry construction, and/or roofing – preferred

Responsibilities

Identifying exterior and interior coating problems
Conduct and record results of various types of building diagnostic tests on floors and interior and exterior walls and roofs
Gather building condition data and obtain measurements of building components and defects
Take field notes and summarize the results electronically
Interfacing with onsite building owners, restoration contractors and comping quality assurance reports
Examining the building envelope for design or construction deficiencies
Managing projects through the initial assessment and subsequent in-process inspections and final document closeouts.