ICC Plan Reviewer — Code-Compliance Expert

Inspected; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspected is seeking an experienced ICC-Certified Plan Reviewer to assess residential and commercial construction documents for Texas compliance. You will evaluate plans, specs, calculations, and supporting documentation for codes, standards, and local amendments.

The ideal candidate provides clear, code-referenced comments and meets deadlines. Responsibilities include reviewing materials, maintaining records, and communicating professionally with contractors and municipal staff.

Qualifications

• Current ICC Plan Examiner or Plan Reviewer certification applicable to the assigned discipline.
• At least three years of relevant experience in construction, design, inspection, engineering, architecture, code enforcement, or plan review.
• Working knowledge of applicable International Codes and referenced standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, calculations, product approvals, and engineering documents.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, professional, code-referenced comments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic plan-review systems, PDF-markup software, and standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review residential and/or commercial construction plans, specifications, engineering documents, and supporting materials.
• Determine compliance with applicable adopted building codes, referenced standards, Texas requirements, and local amendments.
• Perform reviews only within the disciplines authorized by the reviewer's active certifications, licenses, qualifications, and jurisdictional approvals.
• Evaluate applicable building, structural, accessibility, life-safety, energy, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire-resistance provisions within the assigned scope.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and code-referenced review comments identifying deficiencies and required corrections.
• Review corrected plans and written responses to confirm that identified deficiencies have been resolved.
• Confirm that documents are complete, consistent, and properly signed or sealed when required.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of reviews, corrections, approvals, and related correspondence.
• Complete reviews within established deadlines, statutory timeframes, and service-level requirements.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, architects, engineers, municipal staff, customers, and internal team members.
• Escalate complex code interpretations, conflicts, and work outside the authorized discipline.
• Stay current on ICC code updates, referenced standards, Texas requirements, and local amendments.

Skills

ICC Plan Examiner certification

Plan Reviewer certification

Written communication

Organizational skills

PDF markup software

Electronic plan-review systems

Reading construction plans

Tools

PDF markup software

Electronic plan-review systems

Office applications

Job description

Inspected is seeking an experienced ICC-Certified Plan Reviewer to assess residential and commercial construction documents for Texas compliance. You will evaluate plans, specs, calculations, and supporting documentation for codes, standards, and local amendments.

The ideal candidate provides clear, code-referenced comments and meets deadlines. Responsibilities include reviewing materials, maintaining records, and communicating professionally with contractors and municipal staff.