Architectural Plan Reviewer and Code Inspector; HYBRID – Arlington, VA

The Work:
As an Architectural Plan Reviewer and Code Inspector for our government‑aligned team, you will be primarily focused on performing code enforcement reviews and inspections. In this role you will demonstrate your expertise in interpreting and enforcing construction codes, standards, and regulations specific to government construction projects. You will support Chinook’s clients for both new and existing construction efforts across multiple concurrent projects.

In this role you will work a Hybrid schedule, expected in our Arlington, VA office at times, working from home as well as going out to client sites.

• Conduct comprehensive code enforcement reviews, inspections, and plan reviews for architectural and accessibility compliance.
• Review construction feasibility and code compliance, provide comments, and ensure sustainability and reliability.
• Address complaints, violations, disputes, and maintain accurate records of code violations and actions taken.
• Document all deficiencies and prepare detailed reports of observations and enforcement actions with associated code references.
• Maintain a record of observed deficiencies and actions taken and provide weekly briefings on status.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce provisions of the construction codes, standards, and regulations to clients, contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Conduct pre‑construction site walks to identify architectural and accessibility issues during scope development and document findings.
• Perform as‑built / redline document reviews to verify changes and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in code development and implementation and provide technical advice to ensure building projects comply with the necessary codes.
• Prepare estimates of extra work as applicable and prepare related sketches and documentation as required.
• Witness and document code compliance tests for various systems. Identify and record any non‑compliance issues during testing.
• Coordinate with other inspectors, code enforcement officials, contractors, and participate in necessary meetings.
• Travel to facilities for meetings, site walks, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Provide design support, investigate accessibility complaints, and support accessibility task forces under the direction of the government’s Building Code Official (BCO).
• Develop creative and innovative solutions to achieve goals and anticipate client needs.
• Support government construction projects through diligent and proactive service delivery.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering from an NAAB or ABET‑accredited university or college and at least 10 years of experience with the International Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility standards.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience managing people.
• Requires extensive experience conducting architectural plans reviews, including accessibility‑related reviews.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of various codes and standards, including ICC I‑codes, NFPA codes, ABA Accessibility Standards, ASHRAE Standards, ASME Standards, and ANSI Standards.
• Must have a track record of client satisfaction in mission‑critical facilities and analyzing, troubleshooting, optimizing, and upgrading integrated systems in aging facilities and campus environments.
• Requires proficiency in the use of technology, including construction project management software and mobile devices.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint).
• Requires a Valid State Issued Driver’s License and the ability to travel to various work sites.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
• Expertise in building envelope design and construction requirements.
• Experience with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) construction and the associated ICD/ICS 705 technical specifications.
• Experience…