Technical Assessor Associate (home inspector certification required)

Bureau Veritas•Remo, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Technical Assessor Associate performs quality assurance and quality control inspections of building systems—including electrical, mechanical, fire and life safety, and structural components—to assess their condition and compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications. Work may involve commercial, residential, and industrial properties, as well as building assessment projects using client-specific protocols. This role requires extensive travel to client project sites across the United States, including deployments of up to three continuous weeks and overnight stays during onsite assignments. The position conducts walk-through surveys of accessible and visible building systems and features, collects and documents equipment and property data, photographs equipment and site conditions, applies bar codes, and reviews plans, construction documents, property records, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and repair or improvement costs. Following training and onsite experience, the role may progress to more complex assessments, including Property Condition Assessments, ADA checklists, and environmental data collection, and preparation of written reports using electronic devices and software. The employee works independently and collaboratively with clients, property contacts, engineers, architects, inspectors, and senior management. The role requires a Certified Home Inspector or InterNACHI certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to meet the physical demands of field and remote work. The position is remote, with frequent field travel. The stated hourly rate is $27.00.

Requirements

Certified Home Inspector or InterNACHI certification required.
High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Valid driver's license required, with no significant motor vehicle report points or violations and a clean driving record.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures and present information effectively.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret a wide range of instructions and variables.
Time management, active listening, critical thinking, and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to maintain alertness and work safely.
Must have a cell phone and provide own internet service.
Ability to work successfully from a remote location and operate a computer, tablet, and other electronic tools.
Ability to travel frequently to client sites across the United States; travel is expected to occupy 75–90% of time, with onsite visits up to three continuous weeks and required overnight stays.
Ability to walk and stand for substantial portions of an 8-hour workday, including up to 3–4 continuous hours at a time.
Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb stairs and ladders; balance; reach; and perform frequent repetitive hand and finger movements.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds during field work and up to 10 pounds during office or offsite work.
Ability to communicate with onsite contacts and meet close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision requirements, including adjusting focus.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, including with passengers.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.
Experience with building condition assessments, Property Condition Assessments, ADA checklists, environmental data collection, and applicable ASTM, NFPA, NEC, ICC, or ASME standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct onsite inspections of building systems, structural integrity, and safety compliance.
Perform building assessment projects, including data aggregation, equipment bar coding, housing data collection, parking lot studies, and surveys.
Survey accessible and visible building equipment and systems, structures, foundations, interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, roofs, and pavement.
Collect equipment data, photograph equipment and tags, evaluate equipment condition, and apply bar codes to identified equipment.
Gather photographic documentation of equipment tags, site and building features, and observations.
Review plans, construction documents, scopes of work, property records, maintenance records, inspection reports, warranties, and repair or improvement costs against site conditions and applicable standards.
Identify deficiencies, hazards, or non-conformance issues and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare detailed written reports summarizing findings, photographs, and supporting documentation, including reports consistent with ASTM standards as the role advances.
Communicate inspection results, compliance issues, and potential project problems to clients, property owners, contractors, stakeholders, and senior management.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other inspectors to support consistent inspections and quality control.
Stay informed about building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
Meet or exceed productivity and report-quality objectives; protect confidential company information; and deliver timely, proactive customer service.
Follow applicable policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures.
Travel to client sites across the United States and perform onsite work, including extended deployments and overnight stays.
Maintain a safe and clean work area and meet the physical demands of field and office duties.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
Company-matched retirement plan.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Optional life and pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs.
Tuition assistance and/or professional development.
Employee discounts.
Hourly rate of $27.00.