Compliance Manager, Engineering

Overview

Code Compliance Manager (Growth-Driven Technical Expert Role)

Location: Greater Chicago Area, IL (Itasca facility - occasional travel to customer job sites)

Compensation: $80-125k base [To be determined based on experience]

Reports to: Engineering Department

Growth Path: Strategic code expertise role supporting company expansion—enclosure demand has doubled in three years

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company specializing in advanced industrial systems, prefabricated industrial buildings, and enclosures serving the data center, telecommunications, construction, utilities, and energy industries. With manufacturing operations based in the Chicago area and projects across 23 countries, they are experiencing significant growth with enclosure demand doubling in the past three years.

This isn't just a code review position—it's a strategic technical role that directly impacts the sales process and customer relationships. You'll be the go-to authority ensuring every project meets IBC, MBMA, ANSI, and NFPA standards while providing critical support during proposals and quoting. As their dedicated code expert, you'll bridge engineering, sales, and manufacturing to resolve complex compliance challenges and help win business in highly regulated industries.

The Code Compliance Manager is responsible for examining engineering plans and specifications to ensure they comply with all applicable local, state, and national building codes, zoning ordinances, and safety regulations. This role provides critical technical and sales support for the enclosure department and serves as the in-house code expert during the proposal and quoting process.

• Plan Examination: Conduct detailed review of blueprints, drawings, and construction documents for compliance with building, fire safety, accessibility, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and energy efficiency codes and all applicable ordinances.
• Code Interpretation: Provide expert interpretation of complex codes and regulations. Examples of applicable codes and standards include but are not limited to:
• International Building Code (IBC) and other applicable codes (IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC)
• Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with customers, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve code issues and coordinate the plan review process.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare thorough written correspondence, document findings, issue violation notices, and maintain accurate records and databases of the review process and permits.
• State Program Analysis: Analyze and interpret state programs efficiently to expedite review and approval process. Pursue and maintain Master Plan Reviewer certifications by state as applicable.
• Problem-Solving: Analyze, evaluate, and help resolve building and code problems, negotiating practical solutions that ensure code compliance.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Stay updated on construction methods and changes to building codes and regulations through ongoing training and professional development.
• Fabrication Oversight: Oversee fabrication per plans and code requirements. Identify, document, and develop root cause solutions when issues arise during the process.
• On-site Visits (Occasional): May occasionally visit job sites to verify details related to the plans or resolve complex issues that arise during construction.
• Pre-Sales Support: Review customer specifications and requests for proposals. Communicate directly with customers to determine needs and applications relative to special installations and adaptations. Provide code compliance expertise during the quoting process.
• Training: Support personnel training needs and agendas; mentor teammates on code compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, mechanical or civil engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Note:
  
  Engineering degree preferred but not required for candidates with demonstrated code…