Architectural Building Assessor

What You Will Do

GFT is looking for an Architectural Building Assessor to join our team!

The Structural/Architectural Building Assessor conducts on-site assessments of architectural and structural building components for large FCA portfolios. This role documents deficiencies, supports repair/replacement recommendations, and completes data entry and reporting following fieldwork. The position is ideal for professionals seeking hourly, flexible, travel-based assessment work in support of high-volume programs.

In the capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Field assessment (structural/architectural)

• Perform on-site assessments of building envelope and architectural systems (roofs, exterior walls, doors/windows, interior finishes, life-safety-related architectural elements) and structural components (foundations, framing, load-bearing systems where observable).
• Identify deficiencies, deterioration, and functional issues; capture clear field notes and photo documentation as required.
• Apply standardized inventory and condition assessment concepts used in FCA programs (e.g., system/component categorization aligned with common industry frameworks such as UNIFORMAT/ASTM-based approaches).
  
  

Data capture, QA/QC, and reporting support

• Use mobile devices/tablets and established data platforms to capture inventory and condition data efficiently
• Perform quality checks of collected data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency prior to submission
• Support development of repair/replacement scopes and cost opinions consistent with the program methodology.
• Complete post-field remote data entry and clarifications during the reporting week(s) following travel.
  
  

Travel & logistics

• Participating in a travel cadence typically consists of one week of fieldwork (often flying out Sunday and returning Friday) followed by remote documentation/data entry, with occasional longer trips for remote sites (e.g., territories/remote locations).
• Follow all travel authorization and expense reporting requirements, coordinate bookings per program guidance.
• Adhere to safety expectations and site access requirements (including installation protocols).
  
  

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in building assessments, facility inspections, architecture, building science, construction, structural assessment, or related fields.
• Ability to evaluate building components in the field and document findings clearly and consistently.
• Comfortable working independently in the field and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with mobile data collection and basic digital reporting workflows.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for week-long site visits.
• Hourly/as-needed staffing structure supported; ability to accommodate part-time schedules and experienced/semi-retired professionals.
• Ability to accommodate part-time schedules and experienced/semi-retired professionals.
  
  

What We Prefer You Bring

• Professional licensure or progress toward licensure (RA, PE, SE) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Prior or large-portfolio FCA experience.
• Familiarity with FCA methodologies, including component categorization (e.g., UNIFORMAT), ASTM E1557 concepts, and Facility Condition Index (FCI) inputs/outputs.
• Experience developing repair recommendations and order-of-magnitude cost opinions.
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $52.00-$58.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).
  
  

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Nationwide

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Hourly Employee

Salary Range: $52.00-$58.00 per hour

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.