Civil Plan Reviewer

Skokie; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Deferred Compensation Plan

Job summary

The Village of Skokie is seeking a qualified professional to review civil and architectural plans for compliance with local codes and standards. You will inspect site improvements for private development and coordinate with planning, building, and engineering teams to ensure high-quality development aligned with regulations.

Responsibilities include interpreting complex building codes, providing clear feedback to designers and developers, and managing ROW permits while engaging with multiple

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plan review, building inspection, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of IMC, IPC, and other ICC codes.
• Proficiency with permitting and plan review software (e.g., BS&A, Bluebeam).
• Familiarity with site plan elements including grading, stormwater management, utilities, energy codes/sustainability and ADA accessibility.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and civil engineering plans for commercial and multi-family residential for compliance with local ordinances, zoning regulations, and engineering standards.
• Conduct plan reviews and inspections of site improvements for private development and ROW work in coordination with planning, zoning, building and engineering processes.
• Coordinate plan review processes with internal departments (e.g., Fire, Planning, Building).
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback to applicants, design professionals, and contractors on code compliance and revisions.
• Manage and administer ROW utility permit programs.
• Review and inspect private stormwater management.
• Assist in issuing permits by verifying plan compliance and reviewing required documentation.
• Coordinate with property owners to implement solutions under Residential Yard Drainage Assistance Program.
• Perform site visits for new residential buildings or additions, including grading, drainage, and field inspections.
• Coordinate with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for permits and final inspections.
• Review development plans through Preliminary Plan Review and Site Plan review processes.
• Use permit and inspection tracking software to document permits, inspections and updates.
• Participate in pre-submittal and pre-construction meetings as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with State and County regulations.
• Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Plan review

Site inspections

Coordination

Effective communication

Code interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

BS&A

Bluebeam

Job description

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Confidential Mental Health Support

Deferred Compensation Plan

Apptication Process:

The hourly pay range for this position is $46.05 - $60.25. The starting hourly pay range is $46.05-$50,77 (DOQ),

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

Revised: May 2026

JOB IDENTIFICATION

• Salary Range: A 240
• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Department: Public Works
• Reports To: Senior Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the safety, code compliance, and quality of construction and development in the Village through thorough and comprehensive review of civit engineering plans and specifications to ensure strict adherence to applicabie building codes, zoning ordinances, engineering standards, and environmental regulations. This role also provides professionai, customer-focused support to developers, contractors, and the pubiic, coiiaborates with internai departments and promotes sustainabie buiiding practices to support the Village's long-term environmental and deveiopment goais.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review architectural and civil engineering plans for commerciai and multi-famiiy residential for compliance with iocal ordinances, zoning regulations, and engineering standards;
• Conducts the plan review and inspections of site improvements for private deveiopment and associated work in the right-of-way (ROW) in conjunction with planning, zoning, building and engineering processes;
• Coordinate plan review processes with internal departments (e.g. Fire, Planning, and Buiiding);
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback to applicants, design professionals, and contractors regarding code compliance, deficiencies, and necessary revisions;
• Manage and administer ROW utility permit program;
• Review and inspect private stormwater management;
• Assist in the issuance of permits by verifying plan compliance and reviewing required documentation;
• Coordinates directly with property owners to implement solutions under the Residential Yard Drainage Assistance Program;
• Perform site visits for new residential buildings or additions, including general site grading, drainage, and field inspections to verify compliance and assess complex design conditions;
• Coordinate with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for permits and final inspections;
• Reviewing deveiopment pians through the Prefiminary P!an Review (PPR) and Site Pian review process;
• Uses the Village's permit and inspection tracking software to document permits, inspections and updates as needed;
• Participate in pre-submitta! and pre-construction meetings, as necessary;
• Ensure compliance with State and County regulations;
• Performs other work-related duties, as assigned

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to inquiries from the public, developers, and contractors regarding plan requirements, codes, and procedures;
• Stay current on changes to relevant codes and industry best practices;
• Assist in the development or refinement of internal review procedures, checkiists, and policy updates;
• Follows at! safety rules of the Village

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of experience sn plan review, building inspection, or related field;
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, preferred;
• Working knowledge of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and other ICC codes;
• Proficiency with permitting and pian review software (e.g., BS&A, Biuebeam);
• Familiarity with dvJI/site p!an eiements including grading, stormwater management, utilities, energy codes/sustainability and ADA accessibility;
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to interpret and appiy complex codes and reguiations

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS I LICENSES

• Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work functions of this position are representative of medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionaliy, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, knee! or crouch. Reguiariy required to drive. Must have adequate hearing to communicate with coworkers and residents.

The work is performed mainiy indoors, in an office-type setting, that is quiet except for office/communications equipment background noises, but may be subject to outdoor yearround climate conditions. The worker is subject to hazards due to working in ciose proximity to moving traffic and climbing on ladders; may be subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases or poor ventilation,

The Village of Skokie is an Equal Opportunity Employer