Building Inspector Plan Reviewer

Mika Meyers PLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dedicated professional to handle project planning and coordination for blight abatement and rehabilitation programs. This role includes ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through thorough inspections and plan reviews. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of building and rehabilitation codes and demonstrate strong technical judgment and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Michigan Building Code and Rehabilitation Code.
• Ability to interpret site and building plans.
• Good knowledge of City Housing Code and Zoning Ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled inspection work and plan review for compliance.
• Prepare specifications for construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Enforce compliance with regulations and codes.

Skills

Technical judgment

Interpreting federal guidelines

Coordinating contractors' work

Effective working relationships

City purchasing/bid process knowledge

Job description

Under direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in project planning and coordination in the City blight abatement, residential and commercial rehabilitation programs; performs skilled inspection work and plan review in enforcing compliance with local, State and Federal codes, regulations and ordinances pertaining to site work, building construction, alteration, and repair; performs related work as required.

The employee in this class inspects permitted work and reviews construction plans; prepares written specifications for all types of residential, commercial and industrial rehabilitation, construction, alterations and repairs to address blight abatement and dangerous conditions, assures compliance with lead-based paint and asbestos requirements, fire and life safety, federal and state regulations, local codes, and ordinances; prepares written specifications to bring all houses/units into compliance. The employee in this class must regularly exercise considerable technical judgment and discretion based on his/her familiarity with a wide variety of rehabilitation/construction problems, codes, and zoning regulations.

Essential Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of:

• Michigan Building Code
• Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings
• Fire suppression system standards
• Flood plain regulations
• Soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations
• Practices, procedures and materials used in the construction trades and related ordinances, including ability to read and interpret site and building plans and specifications
• Considerable knowledge of other City building regulations covering electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying federal guideline language
• Coordinating contractors' work
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, building owners, contractors, and the public
• Knowledge of City purchasing/bid process and code enforcement procedures

Good knowledge of the City Housing Code, Zoning Ordinances, and the Historic District Ordinances; ability to carry a handheld computer and document deficiencies during inspections; ability to walk through, climb up and down, and stoop and crawl in construction sites; ability to move up to 60 pounds.