About the Role
GFT is seeking an Architectural Building Assessor to join their NYC team. This role involves conducting visual, on-site condition assessments of architectural systems for large Facility Condition Assessment portfolios. The assessor will evaluate current condition, remaining useful life, and repair needs, documenting findings through detailed notes, photographs, and data entry. This is an hourly, as-needed position aligned with project demands, not a full-time role.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site condition assessments of architectural systems.
- Visually assess exterior walls, windows, parapets, roof, 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) or equivalent advanced technical credential/experience is not required with adequate experience.
Skills
- Performing facility condition assessments
- Performing property condition assessments
- Architectural/structural evaluations
- Commissioning reviews
- Asset management surveys
- Building system evaluations
- Recognizing system deficiencies
- Identifying deferred maintenance
- Estimating remaining useful life
- Assessing condition
- Supporting repair and replacement recommendations
- Documenting findings using mobile field technology
- Using standardized assessment methodologies
- Mobile data collection tools
- SharePoint-based workflows
- Structured reporting platforms
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) or equivalent advanced technical credential/experience
Salary/Compensations
- $52.00-$58.00 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
- At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
- Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: 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.
- GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
- 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.
