Building Inspector

Role Overview

Inspection Responsibilities

• Conduct or coordinate building inspections and property condition assessments.
• Review structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general building conditions.
• Identify defects, deterioration, maintenance concerns, and potential safety risks.
• Review inspection findings, photographs, drawings, reports, and technical documentation.
• Prepare clear inspection reports with observations, recommendations, and priority actions.

Follow-up and Coordination

• Monitor corrective actions and coordinate follow-up with contractors or property teams.
• Support compliance reviews against applicable building standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, facilities teams, property managers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, schedules, findings, and supporting documentation.
• Recommend practical maintenance, repair, and improvement measures.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of building systems, construction practices, materials, defects, and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of building safety, quality standards, inspection procedures, and regulatory principles.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, inspection reports, documentation systems, and digital collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to identify defects and assess their potential impact on safety, quality, and building performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage inspection priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with remote and on-site property and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in building inspection, construction, property maintenance, surveying, or facilities management is preferred.

Schedule and Employment

• Employment type is part-time.

Work Arrangement

• The work arrangement is fully remote.

What the Employer Offers

• Flexible part-time hours within a remote inspection and coordination environment.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities.
• Opportunities to strengthen expertise in building condition and property assessment.
• Exposure to diverse properties, construction standards, and facilities initiatives.
• Professional growth through quality, safety, maintenance, and improvement projects.