Senior Plans Examiner (FT - Hybrid)

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses.

About the Role

The Senior Plans Examiner is responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to new residential, multi-family, and commercial construction. Reviews drawings, calculations, soils reports, and other documents for conformance with the requirements of the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards to assess the adequacy of a design to address life-safety and other aspects of the code. This position requires thorough knowledge of construction inspection and plan review protocols, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Technical review of construction documents related to residential, multi-family, and commercial construction.
• Review drawings, calculations, soils reports, and other documents for conformance with the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards.
• Read and interpret maps, construction diagrams, electronic plans, and specifications to evaluate compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Understand design discipline coordination, plan development, and writing effective plan check correction notices.
• Provide expert code interpretation and suggest alternate forms of compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Supervise Senior or Associate Plans Examiners.
• Prepare and present effective oral and written reports.
• Develop a working understanding of electronic plan check submittals, review, and various software systems.
• Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, civic organizations, architects, contractors, engineers, and the public.
• Represent the department at internal and external meetings.
• Stay current on legal and technical developments pertaining to building construction and codes.
• Work towards obtaining and maintaining additional ICC Certifications as related to duties of the position.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• 5-10 years reviewing plans for conformance to the California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• International Code Council (ICC) Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification, or additional applicable ICC Certifications, or CASp Certification.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam & Bluebeam Studios, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and be flexible to overcome obstacles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• General office environment.
• Must be able to work productively independently or in a team environment.
• Occasional overtime work is required throughout the year.
• Requires walking, bending, and the capacity to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.
• May require visiting work sites, clients, or working at a client office on an as-needed basis.
• Regularly requires working in a sitting position with a computer for extended periods.

Pay

Salary Range: $48 - $70.89 USD per hour.

Benefits

• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on selected health insurance plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits.
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance.
• Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership program.
• 401(k) program with a company match.
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays.
• California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees).
• Employee Assistance program.
• Fitness Reimbursement program.
• Professional Development program.