Architectural Building Inspector
$108,160–$120,640 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct on-site visual assessments of architectural systems including exterior walls, windows, roofs, and interiors to identify deficiencies, remaining useful life, and repair needs. Document findings with detailed field notes and photographs, then coordinate with mechanical and electrical assessors to build a complete building-level narrative. Capture data using GFT-provided mobile devices and SharePoint tools, responding to quality review comments to streamline final reporting. Maintain safe work practices while traveling throughout the five boroughs of New York City for field assignments.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years' relevant field experience evaluating architectural systems including finishes in buildings of various size and use
- Ability to identify typical failure modes and condition indicators for architectural components
- Strong documentation skills; ability to communicate technical findings clearly
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the 5 boroughs for field assessments
- Proficiency with field technology, including mobile data collection tools, SharePoint-based workflows, and structured reporting platforms
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven field environment with changing project needs and schedules
- Ability to remain fully engaged during field assignments, with focused attention on inspections, documentation, and project requirements throughout scheduled field time
- Professional licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) or equivalent advanced technical credential/experience
- GFT-provided devices, GFT SharePoint, and standardized assessment application tools to collect, organize, upload, and manage field findings
- Respond to Quality Review comments on your post-field data entry and submission to streamline final reporting
- Maintain safe work practices and comply with all site requirements and installation protocols
- GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions
Desired Qualifications
- Experience performing facility condition assessments, property condition assessments, architectural/structural evaluations, commissioning reviews, asset management surveys, or similar building system evaluations
- Candidates must be capable of recognizing system deficiencies, identifying deferred maintenance, estimating remaining useful life, assessing condition, and supporting repair and replacement recommendations
- Experience documenting findings using mobile field technology and standardized assessment methodologies is highly desirable
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