Registered Roof Observer

Registered Roof Observer (RRO) – Fairfax, Virginia

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Registered Roof Observer to join our Building Science Solutions team in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building Science Solutions – Building & Construction group!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

The Registered Roof Observer will be responsible for quality assurance observations and monitoring of roofing projects during the construction process. This position is travel-intensive, and you must be willing and able to travel to project sites as needs arise. Candidates who are not currently RRO-certified but meet the eligibility requirements are also encouraged to apply—we will support you in obtaining your certification.

Shift/Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday core business hours (may vary slightly)

What you’ll do:

• Perform quality assurance observations and monitor the construction process to assure that roofing projects stay in compliance with approved construction drawings, specifications, and best-practice or warranty stipulated installation procedures
• Perform roofing installation inspections at site
• Assist and perform other building exterior installations inspections as required
• Assist with roof integrity and building enclosure field testing at site
• Prepare written reports for inspection and testing work
• Work with Project Managers on inspection, testing and/or investigative projects
• Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements, and obtain authorization for and document any deviations
• Assist department admin in invoicing for all assigned projects