Plan Checker ( - Building & Safety

Job in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87101, USA

Listing for: Planning

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-01

Job specializations:

Construction
Environmental & Urban Planning, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Civil Engineering
Engineering
Environmental & Urban Planning, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Civil Engineering

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 95000.00 YEAR

Position: Plan Checker (Planning - Building & Safety)

Review a variety of construction plans, agreements, proposals and specifications for compliance with established codes, regulations and ordinances; inspect project sites for future construction work; and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform plan checking activities; examine construction plans, proposals, agreements and specifications for compliance with established codes, regulations and ordinances; approve plans as needed.

Perform on-site inspections for compliance with approved plans, specifications and standards; provide information to contractors and architects in the interpretation of applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.

Coordinate plan checking activities with other departments; transmit plans, comments and specifications to appropriate departments, divisions or outside consultants.

Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public regarding construction projects; provide information within the assigned area.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends in the field of plans examination and code compliance.

Establish and maintain a system of log sheets and files to track current status of projects; file approved plans, agreements and specifications.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in construction technology; and

Five (5) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

construction plan checking
building construction
construction contract management
right-of-way regulations for permitting requirements

Environmental: Office and field environment; travel from site to site.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.

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