Survey Technician, Commercial Roofing

Mantis Innovation Survey Technician, Commercial Roofing Atlanta, GA Consulting & Service – Field Operations / Full-Time / On-Site About Mantis We help organizations improve how their buildings perform by bringing together energy, facility operations, and sustainability into one connected approach. At Mantis, our teams work across the full lifecycle of a facility—from planning and design to field execution and long-term asset management—across commercial and industrial portfolios, data centers, and complex mechanical systems.

Our work spans four core areas: Building Controls, Energy Efficiency, Energy Advisory, and Facility Management—covering HVAC/mechanical optimization, BMS/BAS and EPMS controls, lighting system upgrades, energy brokerage, roofing and building envelope assessments, construction management, and more. Whether you’re in sales, engineering, construction/project management, field operations, corporate, or technology, you’ll play a role in delivering these solutions and helping clients improve facility performance.

Summary The Survey Technician performs field inspections and data collection to assess the condition of building assets. This role gathers accurate field data, identifies facility defects and safety issues, and supports project teams with clear documentation and recommendations. Most of our survey work focuses on commercial roofing systems with opportunity to work on other facility assets including building envelope, pavement, lighting, HVAC, and more.

This work schedule requires regular overnight travel for stretches of approximately 3 weeks at a time, which may increase or decrease depending on project requirements. This role operates at the front lines of Mantis’ facility asset management methodology, with heavy use of our field-based Mantis Perform mobile app. Technicians serve as the face of the company on-site and play a critical role in capturing the data that drives client decisions.

Work is completed in the field on client sites across the country under the direction of a Project Manager or Field Team Leader. OUTCOMES (SCORECARD FOR SUCCESS) Deliver complete and accurate survey data across assigned projects Capture clear photos, measurements, and asset details using company tools Identify and communicate asset conditions, defects, and safety concerns Follow safety procedures and proactively address hazards in the field Stay responsive and coordinated with project managers and team members Keep data, time entry, and expenses up to date RESPONSIBILITIES Perform field inspections across client sites to assess condition of building assets, systems, and surrounding areas Use company-issued tablets and field tools to capture survey data, including measurements, GPS points, inventory, and condition details Document defects clearly, including location, severity, and type of issue, using notes, photos, and system inputs Take high-quality, complete photos of assets, defects, and site conditions to support reporting and analysis Identify materials, components, and visible deficiencies during inspections and record findings accurately Perform hands-on inspection activities such as measuring sections, navigating surfaces, and accessing different areas of a facility Remove debris, clean drains or surfaces, and prepare areas to allow for accurate inspection Perform minor field fixes during inspections (securing loose components, sealing gaps, basic patching) when appropriate Collect samples or additional data points as required to support condition assessment Identify and report safety hazards, site risks, or unsafe conditions; stop work when necessary Follow all safety protocols, wear required PPE, and participate in job hazard analysis and safety briefings Upload field data, photos, and notes on a regular basis and ensure all required documentation is complete Communicate daily with project managers or field leaders on progress, issues, and site conditions Complete administrative tasks including time track