Building Plan Reviewer

Greater Harris; Tomball, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tomball is seeking a Building Plan Reviewer to review plans for residential and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with adopted building codes and local ordinances.

The role involves communicating with developers, engineers and staff, interpreting design standards, and providing technical assistance on code interpretation. ICC certification within 12 months is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
• ICC certifications preferred.
• Must obtain ICC Residential Plans Examiner or Building Plans Examiner within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Reviews construction plans for compliance with adopted building codes and city standards.
• Reviews plans/permit submittals for residential and commercial developments.
• Meets with staff, developers, engineers, and contractors to discuss design standards.
• Provides technical assistance on code interpretation and city regulations.
• Supports field inspectors as needed.

Skills

Code interpretation

Communication skills

Project coordination

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

# Building Plan ReviewerTomball, TX 77375## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThe City of Tomball is accepting applications for a **Building Plan Reviewer****.** The position will be responsible for performing construction plan reviews to enforce building code compliance and local ordinance. Processes review and approve plans associated with residential and commercial development. Ensures construction documents meet the adopted International Building codes, ordinances and technical specifications. Various duties that include but are not limited to the following: Writes requirements for plans that fail to satisfactorily meet code. Meets with general-public, contactors, technical professionals, and businesses to respond to inquiries and technical problems. Requires good communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain City procedures and guidelines, other duties as assigned.**Preference may be given to applicants who have one of the following certifications:**1. ICC Residential Plans Examiner Certification2. ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification3. ICC Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification4. ICC Permit Technician Certification with 5 years of experience.**Must obtain one of the following certifications withing 12 months of employment:**1. ICC Residential Plans Examiner2. ICC Building Plans Examiner# **Job Title** Building Plan Reviewer**Reports To** Assistant Building Official**FLSA**Non-Exempt**Positions Supervised None****Building Plan Reviewer functions** **include but are not limited to the following.*** **Development Project Review:** Reviews construction plans, site plans and other development related applications and documents for compliance with applicable adopted building codes, city design standards and/or state and Federal codes. + Reviews plans/permit submittals for new and existing residential, commercial, commercial, additions, remodels, swimming pools, signs and single trade permits by residents and architects to assure all codes are meeting minimum requirements. + Meets with staff, developers, engineers, and contractors to respond to questions concerning design standards for and city regulations for development. + Provides technical assistance and information concerning code interpretation and administration of the City’s development standards. + Provides supportive role to Field Inspectors.| || --- || **Success Framework.** The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role. |* Knowledge of and interpretation of applicable codes, City ordinances, laws and regulations governing building construction industry* Knowledge of and understanding of residential and commercial development* Skill in reading and interpreting site plans, plats, building plans, specifications, calculations and codes to determine compliance with appropriate building codes and ordinances* Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, verbally and in writing with co-workers, other City departments and others in the performance of assigned duties* Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of projects, tasks and responsibilities; ensuring excellent quality of work as well as tending to all tasks in a timely manner* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft programs, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and other permitting related software (recommended).| || --- || **Equipment and Tools** commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. |Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD| || --- || **Work Environment** or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. |* The work is typically performed indoors in an office setting and occasionally outdoors.* May be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.| || --- || **\\* Physical Abilities.** The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. |* Work requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.* Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.* Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.* Work requires three-dimensional vision, the ability to identify and distinguish colors* Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds.* Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.* Work required the ability to visit job sites.* **Hiring range** - $67,934- $71,331**($32.66 - $34.29)*** **Salary range -**$67,934 - $96,466**\\*\\***Salary is dependent on qualifications and certifications**\\*\\***## Qualifications| || --- || **Education and Experience** – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. |**Education** **Experience** Minimum of 3 years previous relevant work experience is required.**Certifications** ICC certifications (preferred)**Licensing**