Building Assessor - Charlotte Area

Do you enjoy traveling to various locations and being a road warrior? 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. We currently seek candidates who reside in North Carolina (Charlotte Metro area) for a customer project. 

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 who reside in North Carolina 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 on-site Property Condition Assessments (PCA), Capital Needs Assessments (CNA), and other building evaluations using iPad-based software.
• Visually assess building systems (MEP, structural, roofing, envelope, interiors, and site components).
• Complete accessibility assessments (ADA, UFAS, Fair Housing) and life safety evaluations.
• Perform HQS, NSPIRE, and UPCS inspections for affordable housing programs.
• Interview site contacts and review historical maintenance and inspection documentation.
• Photograph and document findings; write clear and accurate reports using assessment software.
• Communicate urgent issues and client updates to internal leads and project managers.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency in reporting.

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 with building inspections, construction, facility management or related work..
• Experience with HUD inspections, CNA e-Tool, or affordable housing assessments, preferred.
• Certifications such as LEED AP BD+C, HQS, NSPIRE, UPCS, PE, RA, or Home Inspector License, preferred
• 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 reliable 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 and comfort with tablet-based inspection tools (iPad).
• 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:

• May travel 100% of the time to client sites locally or across the U.S. and possibly internationally 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.