Lead Building Plans Reviewer

Fauquier County Government; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Up to 14 paid holidays annually

Employer-paid life insurance

457(b) retirement savings plan

Employee Wellness Center access

Job summary

Fauquier County Government is seeking an experienced Lead Building Plans Reviewer to join the Building and Inspections team in Community Development. You will review residential and commercial plans for code compliance and work closely with architects, engineers, contractors and property owners to keep projects moving through the permit process.

The role requires strong building construction and code enforcement experience, plus an associate degree in a related field and five years of

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in architecture, building construction, engineering or related field.
• Five years of related experience preferred.
• Virginia plans review certifications required or must be obtained within 18 months of employment.
• A valid Virginia driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior plans reviewer and coordinate plan review activities.
• Review residential and commercial plans for code compliance.
• Work with architects, engineers, contractors and property owners.
• Communicate code requirements clearly and help address deficiencies.
• Provide expertise across building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, accessibility and related codes.
• Assist with field inspections when needed.
• Serve in place of the Building Official when necessary.

Skills

Building construction

Plan review

Code enforcement

Communication with architects/enginee​

Education

Associate degree in architecture/building construction/engineering

Job description

Fauquier County is looking for an experienced Lead Building Plans Reviewer to join our Building and Inspections team within Community Development. This is a great opportunity for someone who knows building codes, enjoys solving problems, and likes working with architects, engineers, contractors and property owners to help projects move successfully through the review and permitting process.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the senior plans reviewer and coordinate plan review activities
• Review residential and commercial plans for code compliance
• Work directly with architects, engineers, contractors and property owners
• Clearly communicate code requirements and help applicants address deficiencies
• Provide expertise across building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, accessibility and related codes
• Assist with field inspections when needed
• Serve in place of the Building Official when necessary

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with strong experience in building construction, plans review and code enforcement.

An associate degree in architecture, building construction, engineering or a related field, along with five years of related experience, is preferred.

Virginia plans review certifications are required or must be obtained within 18 months of employment. A valid Virginia driver's license is also required.

Fauquier County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Up to 14 paid holidays annually, plus annual, sick and personal leave
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 2x your annual salary
• 457(b) retirement savings plan
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Center for permanent employees and their dependents