Building Inspector

Use your skills of observation and attention to detail to help decisionmakers decide how to use or repurpose buildings in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Position summary

Do you become restless staying too long in the same place? Are you based in the Southeast (preferably in the Carolinas)? Motivf is looking for candidates who embrace physical work, enjoy challenging themselves with close observation and reporting, and seek to develop new skills. We welcome people who seek honest work with tangible outcomes. Military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Conduct surveys of building sites (exteriors and interiors) to collect as-built data and measurements and make qualitative or aesthetic observations about building conditions.

  • Research historical maps, land records, previous survey results and land title information as needed to compare and verify current measurements and resolve questions of boundary lines.

  • Create reports and maps according to customer or project requirements containing information from field measurements, boundary markers, and topographical features.

  • Provide your survey data in the format and distribution method identified by project lead.

  • Communicate with site managers and team leads to verify existing property data and contribute to building design as needed.

  • Present rough floor plan design drafts for client approval.

Required Qualifications:

  • Travel is Required

  • Experience using laser measuring devices and basic survey methodology, or ability and passion to learn.

  • Proficient in identifying and documenting typical commercial mechanical, electric and plumbing systems, or ability and passion to learn.

  • Familiarity with or passion to learn basic data science and data visualization

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • An eye for detail

Chris RossSoutheast USA