Commercial Building Inspector

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee‑owned consulting engineering, testing, and inspection firm internationally recognized as a leading expert in asset protection. KTA’s Commercial Services Group provides building systems consulting and inspection services including building envelope diagnostics, repair specification, and quality assurance during remodel projects.

KTA is seeking full‑time Traveling Commercial Roof & Building Inspectors to perform field inspections of retail box stores across the United States before, during and after remodel projects. The role combines field inspection and project execution, ideal for experienced building inspectors, roofing inspectors, construction professionals, or insurance claim inspectors who are self‑starters who enjoy travel and hands‑on investigation of building systems.

• Identify exterior coating, sealant, and caulking problems.
• Conduct and record results of building diagnostic tests on floors, exterior walls, and roofs.
• Gather building condition data and measurements of components and defects.
• Take field notes and photographs, and summarize results electronically.
• Interface with onsite store managers and building restoration contractors and complete quality assurance reports.
• Examine the building envelope for design or construction deficiencies.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction or related field – preferred.
• Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Basic coatings credentials – preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively (~70% time, usually 2‑week rotations, occasionally up to 4 weeks).
• Experience with insurance property inspections, catastrophe inspections, or roof inspection.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and editing/revising blueprints or as‑built drawings using Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Autodesk – desired.
• Experience with construction, repair, painting and/or renovation of retail buildings.
• Experience with concrete slabs, masonry construction, and/or roofing – preferred.
• Experience using a laptop and iPad.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. KTA provides company vehicles; personal vehicle may be used with paid mileage.
• Drug testing, criminal background, and motor vehicle check will be conducted.

• Perform significant walking around project sites.
• Sit or drive for periods of time.
• Climb ladders and work while on a ladder.
• Handle small objects, instruments, or gauges.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds safely.
• Color perception and good vision.

We are proud to be a 100% employee‑owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership. The workplace is casual, friendly, and inclusive; employee owners are treated with dignity and respect and are valued for their contributions. KTA seeks diversity, inclusivity, and equality and expects employee owners to uphold our core values of passion, professionalism, hard work, and honesty.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.