Foundation Inspector - Flexible Salary (Low Base but with Percentage Compensation Governing) 

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The Foundation Inspector role is the standard structure we use today, with a fixed minimum base and variable compensation each pay period based on the number of inspections completed, the difficulty of those inspections, location, and other assignment factors. There is no capped upside other than the amount of work available and what you are able to perform, so compensation can vary meaningfully from paycheck to paycheck. Some periods may be busier and higher paying, while others may be slower, but you are paid based on the work you complete as you complete it. This structure provides the greatest flexibility and the greatest opportunity to increase earnings by taking on more inspections and more challenging assignments.

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Foundation Inspector - Fixed Salary

 

This is a fixed-salary role where you receive the same paycheck regardless of the exact number of inspections completed in a given week. The expectation is roughly a 40-hour workweek, with hours tracked, along with an annual inspection quota. Inspections are weighted based on difficulty, so the quota is not simply a raw number of inspections; easier and more challenging inspections are valued differently through an internal formula that the company manages. The goal is to maintain approximately 40 hours per week while completing the required weighted inspection workload over the course of the year.

 

Foundation Inspector - Fixed Salary with a Nine-Month Work Year

 

This is the same general fixed-salary structure and inspection quota, but the work is compressed into approximately nine months of the year. During those nine months, the expectation would generally be closer to 50 hours per week in order to complete the same annual workload. Once the annual quota has been completed, you would receive approximately three consecutive months off, generally falling somewhere between November and February. There would be relatively little additional time off during the working portion of the year other than standard holidays and perhaps roughly a week of vacation.​

 

Foundation Inspector (either comp program) + Homeownership Support Engineer / Mini Project Manager

 

This role combines the normal inspection position with an ongoing Homeownership Support Engineer role. The inspection portion could remain under the existing percentage-based compensation structure or potentially move to one of the salary structures above. In addition to inspections, you would develop a small book of homeowner clients that you continue helping after the inspection. That could include developing scopes of work, helping obtain and compare quotes, evaluating contractors, communicating with contractors, reviewing completed work, performing follow-up inspections, and generally serving as a project manager or owner’s representative for the homeowner (more details forthcoming).

 

100% Remote Consultant

 

This role would generally be available to someone who has already spent at least a year working as an on-site inspector and therefore understands the work firsthand. The position would be completely remote and could be performed from anywhere in the world, provided you are able to work the required California hours. The job would generally be structured around a 40-hour workweek and would consist primarily of Zoom consultations with buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate agents, and other clients, along with additional report review, research, communication, and other tasks that can be completed remotely.

 

Part-Time / 1099 Inspector

 

This option allows an experienced inspector to step away from BEAR as a full-time role while continuing to perform inspections on a part-time or 1099 basis. Someone could take another full-time position, pursue another business or career opportunity, or simply reduce their workload while continuing to perform BEAR inspections during weekends or other available times. It provides a way to remain involved with BEAR and continue earning additional income without the commitment of a full-time position.

 

Sales / Business Development

 

The Business Development Track is for employees who are strong communicators, relationship builders, and representatives of the BEAR brand. The role focuses on referral development, agent education, contractor relationships, strategic partnerships, market outreach, and other activities that help grow BEAR’s presence and revenue. This is a more sales-oriented role, with a base salary but highly variable compensation driven heavily by results and performance incentives. The stronger the results, the greater the earning potential. This path is best suited for someone who understands BEAR’s technical work, enjoys building relationships, communicates well, and wants to play a direct role in growing the company.

 

Regional Expansion Engineer

 

The Regional Expansion Engineer Track is one of the most entrepreneurial paths within BEAR and is designed for an experienced engineer who can help open, establish, and grow an entirely new region. The role combines engineering, leadership, recruiting, training, relationship building, local marketing, and business development, while continuing to contribute directly in the field. BEAR provides the systems, training, brand, and operational framework, but the Regional Expansion Engineer is expected to operate independently, build the local team and referral network, and help improve the expansion playbook as the region develops. Compensation may include a base salary with significant performance-based upside tied to the success of the region.