Remote Plans Examiner: Florida Building Codes Expert

Tew & Taylor; Florida; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tew & Taylor is hiring a Plan Reviewer to ensure compliance with Florida Building Code and local regulations by reviewing construction plans. You will work with clients, contractors, and authorities to facilitate permitting and construction processes from a remote St.

Petersburg area base. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plan review, knowledge of Florida Building Code, and ability to read construction documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building code plan review or related field.
• Certification as a Plans Examiner or ability to obtain within six months (preferred: ICC or Florida Board).
• Strong knowledge of Florida Building Code including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy provisions.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents, including blueprints and specs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans for compliance with Florida Building Code and local ordinances.
• Provide clear and concise feedback to clients regarding required corrections or clarifications.
• Ensure plan reviews are completed within specified timeframes to meet same-day or next-day commitments.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, design professionals, and permitting officials to address questions or resolve issues.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in building codes and regulations and apply them to reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of reviews, correspondence, and project progress.
• Collaborate with the inspection team to ensure a seamless plan review to project completion process.

Skills

Florida Building Code knowledge

Construction documents interpretation

Client-facing communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Plans Examiner certification (ICC) preferred

Tools

Permitting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tew & Taylor is hiring a Plan Reviewer to ensure compliance with Florida Building Code and local regulations by reviewing construction plans. You will work with clients, contractors, and authorities to facilitate permitting and construction processes from a remote St.

Petersburg area base. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plan review, knowledge of Florida Building Code, and ability to read construction documents.