Senior Municipal Architect – Plan Review & Codes

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago Department of Law seeks an architectural reviewer to perform complex professional duties in connection with the design, construction, and renovation of municipal buildings and facilities. Work is performed under supervision and in accordance with City standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus three years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree plus two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture plus three (3) years of professional architectural work experience.
• Master's degree in Architecture plus two (2) years of professional architectural work experience.

Responsibilities

• Examines permit submissions for compliance with applicable requirements governing occupancy classification, construction type, building height and area, fire-resistance ratings, means of egress, accessibility, and other architectural provisions.
• Identifies deficiencies and prepares clear, comprehensive plan review comments referencing applicable code provisions and describing required corrections.
• Reviews revised submissions to verify deficiencies are resolved and that changes comply with requirements.
• Interprets and applies code provisions, departmental policies, and plan review procedures within the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Provides technical assistance to architects, design professionals, contractors, and applicants regarding code requirements and plan review comments.
• Meets with applicants and design professionals to clarify requirements and facilitate timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Refers complex interpretations and requests for alternative materials or methods to supervisory staff for determination.
• Documents review findings, communications, revisions, and approval recommendations in electronic permitting and plan review systems.
• Monitors assigned reviews and completes work within established timelines and quality standards.
• Prepares technical summaries, correspondence, and reports related to assigned plan reviews.
• Recommends approval of architectural submissions when applicable requirements have been satisfied.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Job description

City of Chicago Department of Law seeks an architectural reviewer to perform complex professional duties in connection with the design, construction, and renovation of municipal buildings and facilities. Work is performed under supervision and in accordance with City standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus three years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree plus two years.