Commercial Plans Examiner
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Compliance, Building Services Engineer
Commercial Plans Examiner
Dearborn Administrative Center - Dearborn, MI 48126
OverviewSalary Range $79,305.00 - $ Salary/year Position Type Full Time
DescriptionCommercial Plans Examiner
Salary Minimum: $79,305 per year
Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum
General Description:
This position is responsible for reviewing various major commercial and industrial building plans to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances. Responsibilities may include coordinating with developers to ensure compliance; guiding staff in interpreting building codes; reviewing plans and specifications; and coordinating plan review with other departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews various major commercial and industrial building plans and specifications for compliance with public health, safety, and other building codes and ordinances; coordinates meetings with individuals to recommend building plan changes to maintain compliance with codes and ordinances.
- Coordinates commercial and industrial building plan review with related departments to ensure timely completion of building projects
- Prepares reports outlining building plan review findings and recommendations; maintains plan review records to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinates commercial and industrial building plan reviews with developers, owners, architects and engineers for field code interpretation and site condition assessment.
- Responds to various inquiries from customers and staff, including: assisting staff in interpreting building codes for large commercial and industrial projects and buildings; assisting customers in preparing applications for building permits; and performing related tasks.
- Keeps up-to-date on technical developments through continued education to implement new plan review practices within the division.
- Trains plan review and building inspector staff and provides guidance on major commercial and industrial work plans.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
QualificationsTraining and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field and 4 years of related experience; or, Associate's degree and 5 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
- State of Michigan Act 407 Registration
- Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
Post-Employment Offer Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act
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