Plans Examiner

BPR Consulting Group, LLC; Central Valley (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BPR Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Plans Examiner to join our growing team. The successful candidate will review building plans and specifications for compliance with uniform building codes, zoning regulations, and ordinances, and coordinate with other departments.

Responsibilities include providing code interpretations to contractors and the public, maintaining project logs, issuing permits, and ensuring efficient, client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years as a building plans examiner or equivalent.
• Knowledge of building inspection and construction processes.
• Experience interpreting and applying building codes.
• Advanced knowledge of California Building Codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan checking for compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and ordinances.
• Provide information to the public, contractors, and architects on codes and regulations.
• Coordinate plan checking with other agency departments and transmit comments.
• Maintain logs and files to track project status and issue permits.
• Assist in permit counter operations and accept plans for review.
• Comply with company policies and provide proactive client service.

Skills

Plan checking

Code interpretation

Building inspections knowledge

CA Building Codes knowledge

2+ years experience

Education

ICC Plans Examiner certification

California certification or equivalent

Job description

BPR Consulting Group (www.bpr-grp.com) is seeking an experienced and certified Plans Examiner to join our growing company and serve our clients. Full time and part time opportunities are available for qualified candidates.

The successful candidates must have experience and success in checking building plans and specifications for compliance with established uniform building codes, zoning regulations and ordinances; coordinating plan checking activities with other departments; and preparing comprehensive plan check reports. A strong and detailed building code knowledge is essential to the success of the selected individuals.

Come Grow with Us!

BPR Consulting Group is growing and so are our advancement opportunities. We are a results-oriented company and measure success through outcomes. Integrity and trust is paramount to our success and our focus on always doing the right things for our clients and staff. We are committed to working in a professional and collaborative manner to efficiently meet the needs of our clients.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties noted below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, functions, and skills. They are intended to be a summary of key job responsibilities and duties.

1. Perform plan checking activities to include examining plans and specifications for compliance with established uniform building codes, zoning regulations, and ordinances.
2. Provide information to the public, contractors, and architects including the interpretation of construction codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations.
3. Coordinate plan checking activities with other agency departments; transmit plans and specifications to appropriate departments and divisions; transmit other department comments to applicants as necessary.
4. Establish and maintain system of log sheets and files to track current status of projects; file approved plans and specifications.
5. Assist in the operation of the permit counter; provide information to customers; issue building permits; receive plans for review.
6. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
7. Perform all work consistent with BPR's and Clients policies and procedures.
8. Provide all services in an efficient, proactive, and client focused manner.

Benefits:

BPR offers a competitive compensation package consisting of top pay based on qualifications and experience with incentive opportunities tied to personal developmental goals. We offer a generous paid time off policy which combines vacation and sick leave. Our health benefit package includes major medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurances, a flexible spending account option and company sponsored 401k plan.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two (2) plus years as a building plans examiner for a local or state building department or equivalent related experience.
• Must possess knowledge of building inspection and construction processes.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of building codes.
• Advanced knowledge of California Building Codes.
• Minimum of at least one ICC certification, preferably ICC Plans Examiner certification

Compensation:

BPR Consulting Group offers competitive wages and has a strong benefit offerings.

$25 - $65 an hour

Equal Opportunity Employer:

BPR Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, legally protected medical condition, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases protected by federal law. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase.