ICC-Certified Plan Reviewer - Texas

About the role

Inspected is a tech-enabled construction technology company focusing on remote inspections and permitting for various trades including homebuilders, HVAC, solar, roofing, pool, and commercial and residential contractors. We operate in Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, with plans to expand to North Carolina and other regions. We are recognized for our rapid growth, with a 100% increase in revenue for three consecutive years. Our core product, Permit Hub, streamlines the construction process from months to days.

Responsibilities

• Review residential and/or commercial construction plans, specifications, engineering documents, and supporting materials.
• Determine compliance with applicable adopted building codes, referenced standards, Texas requirements, and local amendments.
• Evaluate building, structural, accessibility, life-safety, energy, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire-resistance provisions within the assigned scope.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and code-referenced review comments identifying deficiencies and required corrections.
• Confirm that documents are complete, consistent, and properly signed or sealed when required.
• Complete reviews within established deadlines, statutory timeframes, and service-level requirements.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, architects, engineers, municipal staff, customers, and internal team members.
• Escalate complex code interpretations, conflicts, and work outside the authorized discipline.
• Stay current on ICC code updates, referenced standards, Texas requirements, and local amendments.

Qualifications

• Current ICC Plan Examiner or Plan Reviewer certification applicable to the assigned discipline.
• At least three years of relevant experience in construction, design, inspection, engineering, architecture, code enforcement, or plan review.
• Working knowledge of applicable International Codes and referenced standards.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, professional, code-referenced comments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic plan-review systems, PDF-markup software, and standard office applications.
• PREFERRED: ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification, ICC Building Plans Examiner certification, additional ICC certifications in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, energy, or fire disciplines, applicable Texas-issued inspector license when required for the assigned discipline, experience working with a Texas municipality, building department, third-party plan-review firm, architecture firm, or engineering firm, knowledge of Texas accessibility requirements and locally adopted code amendments, experience completing remote electronic plan reviews, experience reviewing residential, commercial, solar, generator, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or other single-trade projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• Consistent and defensible application of adopted codes and referenced standards.
• Sound judgment when interpreting construction documents and applying code provisions.
• Ability to recognize when review by a licensed architect, professional engineer, or other qualified professional is required.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with inspectors, reviewers, administrative staff, and municipal officials.
• Commitment to accuracy, professionalism, customer service, and timely completion.

Work Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer and electronic plan-review software.
• Ability to read detailed plans, calculations, technical documents, and specifications.
• Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project and jurisdictional needs.
• Required ICC certifications and other applicable credentials must remain active and in good standing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Inspected is an equal-opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.