Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now • Manassas, VA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Seek Now is seeking reliable, skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to conduct accurate, impartial, and complete inspections of residential and commercial properties. Field Inspectors are expected to access and inspect steep and high roofs and support outside and inside insurance adjusters while providing excellent customer service. Positions are available in major U.S. markets, and the work is fully remote with extensive travel, including frequent local driving and out-of-state assignments after weather catastrophes.

The role involves inspecting roofs and property components, documenting findings using a proprietary inspection application on a smartphone and laptop, and submitting complete, high-quality reports within required guidelines. Inspectors must maintain professional and safety standards required by insurance carriers, work collaboratively with Seek Now’s internal team, and escalate customer or client issues when appropriate. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to climb and walk on any type of roof.
• Ability to use a laptop and smartphone, navigate applications, enter data, and use Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to submit complete, high-quality reports on time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and quick learner.
• Ability to accept assignments on short notice.
• Ability and willingness to travel daily within a 100-mile radius, including an average of two to five hours of driving per day.
• Ability and willingness to travel to catastrophe-affected areas, including assignments averaging two to six weeks.
• Ability to obtain HAAG Certification within the first year if not already certified.
• Clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV; 32-foot ladder; operational laptop and smartphone; roofing boots; valid driver’s license; state-issued workers’ compensation; certificate of general liability insurance; and LLC articles or certificate of organization.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods; drive up to five hours a day; kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, and work overhead; work outdoors in hot and cold conditions; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds; and continually use manual dexterity in both hands.
• Ability to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, and to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in construction, service, or sales.
• Previous experience as a roofer.
• HAAG Certification.
• Experience with property and liability insurance coverage and standards.
• Insurance adjuster experience.
• Roofing sales or building experience.

Responsibilities

• Climb two-story or taller buildings and steep roofs.
• Carry, set up, and safely climb a 32-foot extension ladder multiple times per day on several days each week.
• Lift, carry, and set up ladders and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Sketch and measure roof and room components and calculate areas of roofs, rooms, and other inspection spaces.
• Conduct accurate, impartial, and complete roof inspections, including identifying roof age, leaks, deterioration, hail and wind damage, and previous repairs.
• Conduct accurate, high-quality residential and commercial property inspections.
• Enter required photographs, measurements, and documentation using proprietary software on a smartphone and laptop, following reporting guidelines.
• Travel daily within a 100-mile radius for scheduled inspections, typically driving two to five hours per day.
• Travel beyond a 100-mile radius for inspections in areas affected by weather catastrophes, including assignments averaging two to six weeks.
• Maintain the professional and safety standards required by insurance carriers.
• Partner with the internal Seek Now team to complete daily tasks.
• Escalate customer or client issues when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great earning potential.
• Paid weekly.
• Team-first environment.
• State-of-the-art, technology-based inspection tool.
• Strong support team for 1099 independent contractor field inspectors.
• Hotel fees paid on catastrophe jobs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED