Commercial Building Inspector, CQA Roof Observer
Mantis Innovation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $30 - $42 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Apply MANTIS methodology in facility (roof, walls, pavement, and energy) inspection process for Facility Management Solutions projects
- Provide Quality Assurance Observation on roofing projects as primary duty
- Perform roof surveys, pavement surveys, and building envelope surveys as needed
- Act as liaison between the Owner/Architect and the Roofing Contractor
- Read, understand, and familiarize with contract documents and specifications
- Inspect materials, confirm correct storage methods, and verify correct installation methods
- Report project progress, confirm adherence to change orders, and oversee/troubleshoot on-site issues
- Confirm deck condition during removal and ensure deck repairs per contract
- Verify nightly watertightness and installation of specified, undamaged materials
- Monitor punch work and inspect final product with manufacturer's representative for warranty items
- Wear appropriate PPE and participate in job hazard analyses and daily safety briefings
- Stop work and report unsafe conditions or incidents; report all incidents including near misses
- Handle hazardous materials per Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and adhere to MANTIS safety standards
- Enter time daily, complete expense reports with backup, respond to communications timely, and upload data daily
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum five years commercial roofing experience
- Technically competent with field data collection tools (iPad/Tablet)
- Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and submittals
- Proficient use of laptop and MS Office software
- Ability to write detailed observation reports including photographic documentation
- Experience in performing infrared and capacitance moisture surveys
- Valid driver’s license with minimal driving offences over the last five years
- Ability to perform minor maintenance work including restoration mortar and re-grouting tile
- Physically able to climb scaffolding/ladders on a daily basis
- Ability to communicate clearly with design teams, project owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and related subcontractors
- Willingness to become RRO certified through IIBEC
- Must live in/near Washington, DC or within one hour driving distance to the beltway
- Ability to travel up to 70-80%
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- HSA
- 401k Matching
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Short Term Disability
- Paid Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees)
- Professional development opportunities
- Per Diem (as dictated by state/county worked in)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
MANTIS methodologyroof surveyspavement surveysbuilding envelope surveysinfrared moisture surveyscapacitance moisture surveysdetailed observation reportsminor maintenance workrestoration mortarre-grouting tile
Soft skills
communicationliaisontroubleshootingreportingsafety awarenessattention to detailproblem-solvingteam collaborationtime managementadaptability
Certifications
RRO certificationhigh school diploma