Entry Level: Environmental and Property Condition Due Diligence
Entry Level Environmental and Property Condition Due Diligence Independent Contractor | Remote, must be located within the Phoenix, AZ (50 miles or 1-hour commute) CEG Assessments is seeking motivated, self-directed professionals to join our Independent Contractor Due Diligence Program - Launchpad! This opportunity is designed for individuals who want flexibility, autonomy, and control over their workload and earning potential - not a traditional 9-to-5 job. As an independent contractor, you choose which projects to accept, how much you work, and how quickly you grow, based on your availability, performance, and initiative. This is a project-based, paid-per-project role, ideal for people with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to build real, in-demand skills in environmental and property condition due diligence consulting related to commercial real estate. If you thrive in structured independence, enjoy managing your own time, and are motivated by opportunity rather than guaranteed hours, this program offers a clear path to increasing responsibility and income. This role is not intended for candidates seeking the predictability or security of a full-time salaried position. This is a project-based, flexible role supporting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), and related field services. No prior due diligence experience is required - training is provided. WHAT YOU’LL DO (WITH TRAINING)
- Complete on-site inspections of commercial and industrial properties to identify environmental concerns and property deficiencies
- Collect field notes, photographs, and inspection data
- Support Phase I ESA and PCA site observations under ASTM standards
- Support technical report development through accurate documentation
DAY IN THE LIFE
- Travel to assigned properties to complete inspections, observations, and documentation
- Walk through buildings and sites, photograph conditions, and follow inspection checklists
- Upload and organize field notes and photos from your home office
- Take on more complex sites and higher-paying work as experience grows
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or related field.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Willingness to travel nationwide (up to ~75% during peak periods).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Stand or walk (for most of an 8-hour workday and up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time)
- Climb steps
- Climb ladders onto flat roofs
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to read equipment data plates
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
CONTRACT DETAILS
- 1099 Independent Contractor
- Paid per project (not hourly)
- Work volume varies based on market demand and availability
WHY JOIN
- Paid, real-world experience (not classroom-only training)
- Flexible independent contractor schedule
- Clear pathway to higher responsibility and earnings
- Nationwide project exposure