Junior Level Building Inspector

Technical Building Assessor:

WE are looking for YOU if… you have experience with data aggregation, bar coding of equipment, and data entry utilizing a web-based program. We are looking for you if you have experience performing walk-through surveys of major building equipment and systems. We are looking for you if you have excellent time management skills, the ability to perform multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work independently. We are looking for you if traveling 90% of the workweek excites you!

YOU are looking for US if… you enjoy a fast-paced, work-hard play-hard environment working with industry experts who are also awesome people! We are committed to providing our employees with a flexible work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. At BUREAU VERITAS, we are here to create trust and leave our mark responsibly. If this sounds like you, join the team!

You will be primarily responsible for…

• Performing various building assessment-type projects, including but not limited to data aggregation, bar coding of facility equipment, housing data collection projects, and parking lot studies. Programs may include client specific protocols as outlined by leadership team.
• Conduct General Skills and walk-through surveys of major building equipment and systems.
• Apply bar codes to identified equipment.
• Provide photographic documentation of equipment and data tags.
• Observes Property’s mechanical systems, components and equipment, for the purpose of identifying significant Physical Deficiencies and evaluating the condition of each piece of equipment.
• Conducts interviews with the owner (or their on-site representative and other individuals knowledgeable about the subject property.
• Maintains project-by-project communication with Lead and Senior Project Manager and keeps them informed of any actual or potential problems, including access or delivery issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
• Personal credit sufficient to charge business travel expenses of up to $3,000 required.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Full description:

Performs various building assessment-type projects, including but not limited to data aggregation, bar coding of facility equipment, housing data collection projects, and parking lot studies. These programs may include client specific protocols as outlined by leadership team. This position requires extensive travel to client project sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations.

1. Conducts technical assessment walk-through surveys of accessible and visible major building equipment and systems (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), structures, foundations, representative interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, flat roofs, low-sloped roofs, and pavement.

2. Provides photographic documentation of equipment tags, data tags, site and building features, and documents observations.

3. Applies bar codes to identified equipment.

4. Conducts interviews with the on-site representative and other individuals knowledgeable about the subject property.

5. Observes property’s mechanical systems, components, and equipment, for the purpose of identifying significant physical deficiencies and evaluating the condition of each piece of equipment.

6. Reviews repair/improvement costs incurred by tenants/ownership along with the following documents (if available): certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, elevator safety inspection reports, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and warranty information.

7. Reviews pertinent property records as furnished by client and/or property contact. Documented information will consist primarily of project contact supplied leasing literature, receipts from repairs and/or improvements, pending proposals, schedule of landlord’s responsible operating expenses, available relevant construction drawings, and previously prepared building condition survey reports, appraisals, and ADA surveys.

8. Maintains project-by-project communication with project lead and keeps them informed of any actual or potential problems, including access or delivery issues.

9. Prepares written reports that accurately describe findings (ASTM standards) through use of computer, iPad, and other electronic devices and software programs.

10. After training and on-site experience, this role will advance to completing more complex building assessments such as Property Condition Assessments (PCA), ADA checklists, and environmental data collection.

11. Protects operations by keeping company information confidential.

12. Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients’ needs.

13. Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.

14. Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.

15. Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.

16. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

17. May be required to work overtime with prior authorization from supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).

Personal credit sufficient to charge business travel expenses of up to $3,000 required.

Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.

Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

Time management skills

Active listening skills

Critical thinking skills

Problem solving skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ability to successfully work from remote location.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.

Must be willing to fly and live near (or be willing to relocate to) a major metropolitan area with reasonable access to a major airport.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to:

▪ Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)

▪ Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time. )

▪ Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary (at least once for each building assessed)

▪ Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed)

▪ Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed)

▪ Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)

▪ Reach with hands and arms

▪ Talking (communicate with onsite contact)

▪ Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)

▪ Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds)

▪ Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.

▪ Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)

▪ Operating a motor vehicle

▪ Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (90% of workweek) to client sites across the U.S.

▪ Onsite visits can occur for up to two continuous weeks at a time. Travel and onsite work is anticipated and expected. Overnight stays away from home will be required.

▪ Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate.

While performing the office/offsite duties of this job:

The employee is regularly required to use hands. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.12 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This role requires 75% - 90% nationwide travel. Are you able to commit to this requirement?
• The pay for this junior level position is $23/hour. Is that in line with what you are seeking?

Work Location: On the road