Senior Plans Examiner
About the role
We are seeking a talented, experienced Senior Plans Examiner to join our team. This position offers a great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged. SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but our success is due to our people. Over 1,600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community.
Responsibilities
- Provide complete non-structural plan reviews of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Reviews all plans and specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensure compliance with adopted codes by city, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Part of the plan review process includes basic zoning, such as building setbacks, height restrictions, etc., as outlined in the city ordinances.
- Attend preconstruction conferences with contractors and/or developers and associated staff members.
- Provides technical direction and assistance to inspection personnel relating to field problems.
- Assess and resolve complaints received from clients, applicants, the public, designers, and contractors.
- Regularly interacts directly with municipal clients and their staff.
- Attends meetings, educational seminars, and functions relating to building codes.
Skills
- Basic knowledge of land development processes, including zoning regulations, land entitlements, and public infrastructure construction.
- Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology.
- Proficiency in permitting software and digital plan review tools.
- Must possess the ability to positively interact with other staff members, the public, contractors, governmental