Property Inspector
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Construction
Building Maintenance, Civil Engineering
Location: New York
Company Overview
Freestone Property Group is a technology-driven, vertically integrated real estate management company specializing in multifamily assets. With a substantial portfolio under management of over 400 properties, we are dedicated to operational excellence through advanced technology and innovative solutions.
Metacomet Construction
, an affiliate of Freestone, is a New York City-based and fully licensed general contractor. Its services include full building construction and renovation, owners’ representation and property maintenance services. The company generates approximately $10 million in annual revenue and is looking to grow exponentially.
Metacomet Construction is seeking a Property Condition Inspector to join our growing team. The Inspector will conduct walk-through surveys and targeted inspections throughout Brooklyn to assess the condition of building envelope systems. Areas include facades/exterior walls, roofs and roof drainage, parapets/coping, balconies/terraces, windows/storefronts, sealants/flashing, and waterproofing assemblies.
Job Responsibilities- Identifying exterior deficiencies, helping prevent water intrusion, and supporting long-term repair planning and compliance efforts across a property portfolio.
- Identify and document deficiencies including, but not limited to: cracked/spalled masonry, displaced brick/stone, failing lintels, corroded steel, loose coping, deteriorated sealants, roof membrane failure, ponding conditions, signs of active water infiltration.
- Review available building documentation including prior facade / roof reports, repair proposals and change orders, maintenance logs, inspection and compliance records.
- Collect and organize photographs of observed conditions and building elements for reporting and scope development.
- Assist with preparation of rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for large repairs and improvements related to exterior restoration and waterproofing.
- Support consultant/contractor coordination by helping define priorities and flagging urgent conditions.
- Apply general knowledge of building envelope principles and standard inspection techniques to solve routine field issues and document findings consistently.
- Work primarily within standardized procedures and reporting formats to meet deadlines across a multi-building portfolio.
- Explain building envelope issues to internal teams and ownership in a clear, practical, and non-technical way when needed.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Science preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Prior experience in building envelope work such as facade inspection/restoration, roofing and waterproofing, window and exterior door scopes, leak investigations / water intrusion troubleshooting, capital repair assessments for multifamily / mixed‑use buildings.
- Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex inspection and documentation problems.
- Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience, applying judgment and precedents (e.g., prioritizing safety vs maintenance vs long‑term improvements).
- Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive, field‑first approach.
- In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort working with photos, logs, and building tracking sheets.
- Comfortable walking roofs, exterior areas, stairs, climbing ladders and multiple properties per day (field‑based role).
- Familiarity with NYC facade compliance / inspection cycles (FISP / Local Law 11).
- Experience working with masonry buildings, prewar construction, and mixed‑use properties.
- OSHA 10/30 certification.
- Experience writing scopes for facade restoration, sealant replacement, roof replacement, and terrace waterproofing.
- Experience supporting bid leveling, vendor selection, or project handoff to PM teams.
This position is field‑intensive and requires a hands‑on, detail‑oriented professional capable of independently managing multiple active…
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