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About the Role

The Architectural Building Assessor conducts on-site visual condition assessments of architectural systems for large Facility Condition Assessment portfolios. This role evaluates the current condition, remaining useful life, and repair needs of existing facilities, identifying and documenting deficiencies through detailed field notes and photographs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site condition assessments of architectural systems.
• Visually assess exterior walls, windows, parapets, roofs, soffits, floors, interior walls, ceilings, and on-site elements.
• Identify deficiencies, performance issues, end-of-life indicators, and operational risks.
• Document findings clearly with detailed notes and photos.
• Coordinate with mechanical/electrical assessors for a complete building-level assessment narrative.
• Use GFT-provided devices, SharePoint, and standardized assessment application tools to collect, organize, upload, and manage field findings.
• Respond to Quality Review comments on post-field data entry and submission.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with all site requirements and installation protocols.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant field experience evaluating architectural systems including finishes in buildings of various size and use.
• Ability to identify typical failure modes and condition indicators for architectural components.
• Strong documentation skills; ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the 5 boroughs for field assessments.
• Proficiency with field technology, including mobile data collection tools, SharePoint-based workflows, and structured reporting platforms.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven field environment with changing project needs and schedules.
• Ability to remain fully engaged during field assignments, with focused attention on inspections, documentation, and project requirements throughout scheduled field time.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) is required.
• Must complete a criminal background check.

Skills

• Facility condition assessments
• Property condition assessments
• Engineering evaluations
• Commissioning reviews
• Asset management surveys
• Building system evaluations
• Mobile field technology
• Standardized assessment methodologies
• Field data collection
• SharePoint
• Structured reporting

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Hourly
• As-needed
• Hybrid (in-person and remote)

Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years relevant field experience

Education Level

• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect (RA)

Salary/Compensations

• $55.00-$65.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible, project-based workload with the ability to accept assignments that fit your availability
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

About the Company

• GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge, referred to as the Infrastructure of Life.
• The company measures success by the strength of its relationships and is an employer of choice for over 5,000 industry professionals.
• Clients choose GFT for their expertise, nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.
• With over a century of experience, GFT aims to build a lasting legacy for future generations through stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Equal Opportunity

• GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
• Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
• Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.