Plans Examiner

Plans Examiner - Cook County, IL

• Relocation provided*

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Plans Examiner to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

• Provide complete non-structural plan reviews of commercial, industrial and residential buildings for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Reviews all plans and specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Initiates preconstruction conferences with contractors and/or developers and associated staff members.
• Provides technical direction and assistance to inspection personnel relating to field problems.
• Assess and resolve complaints received from clients, applicants, public, designers, and contractors.
• Regularly interacts directly with municipal clients and their staff.
• May be required to perform inspections on as needed basis, providing interpretation of codes in the field.
• Attends meetings, educational seminars, and functions relating to building codes.

• Basic knowledge of land development processes including zoning regulations, land entitlements, and public infrastructure construction.
• Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology.
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental agencies, and other clientele.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
• Ability to prepare written plan review correspondence and update information into company software programs.
• Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Candidate must stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the International Building Codes.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail.

• ICC Building Plans Examiner certification required
• ICC Plans Examiner Certifications in multiple trades preferred
• Experience in reviewing construction plans required

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses. Hourly rate: $35-$45/hour.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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