Independent Contractor – Property Needs Assessor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct inspections of multifamily apartments and nursing homes throughout the United States

• Evaluate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, life-safety, and handicap-accessibility systems and conditions

• Identify existing issues and project future capital requirements

• Deliver written property assessment summaries, including overall conditions, ages and quantities of building components, field notes, and photographs

• Analyze maintenance records to ascertain the history of component replacements

• Review available construction documents

• Collaborate with property representatives

• Inspect building exteriors, common areas, mechanical spaces, and a selection of dwelling units

• Organize and undertake project-related travel

• Relay findings to D3G contacts

• Create written reports detailing observations, recommendations, and cost estimates upon request as part of the contract

⛳️ Requirements

• Opportunity for independent contractors working on a 1099 contract basis

• Three to five years of experience in conducting property condition assessments

• Intermediate understanding of residential or commercial construction (general or trade-specific)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Capacity to remain organized and work autonomously

• Experience with HUD guidelines, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac is advantageous

• A degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field is preferred

• Experience in construction management, supervision, contracting, or skilled trades is beneficial

• Intermediate understanding of accessibility design requirements for individuals with disabilities (Fair Housing Act, ADA) is preferred

• Intermediate knowledge of green building practices or certifications is preferred

• Contractors are accountable for managing their schedules, methods, and tools to fulfill assigned tasks

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling

• Travel expenses reimbursed

• Approved travel expenses covered

• Compensation provided on a per-project or assignment basis