Building Plans Reviewer — Codes & Compliance

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a Building Plans Examiner to review building plans for compliance with state and local codes. You will guide staff in interpreting codes, review plans and specifications, and coordinate plan reviews with other departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field with 2 years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree with 3 years of related experience, plus Act 407 Registration and a Michigan driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field with 2 years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Act 407 Registration and valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews building plans and specifications for compliance with public health, safety, and other building codes and ordinances; coordinates meetings with individuals to recommend building plan changes.
• Coordinates building plan review with related departments to ensure timely completion of building projects.
• Prepares reports outlining building plan review findings and recommendations; maintains plan review records for accuracy.
• Responds to inquiries from customers and staff: interpreting building codes; assisting customers with applications for building permits; other related tasks.
• Oversees Building Board of Appeals agenda and related activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Associate’s degree

Act 407 Registration

Job description

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a Building Plans Examiner to review building plans for compliance with state and local codes. You will guide staff in interpreting codes, review plans and specifications, and coordinate plan reviews with other departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field with 2 years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree with 3 years of related experience, plus Act 407 Registration and a Michigan driver’s license.