Senior Plans Examiner - ( 240001NS )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We put the engine in buildings engineering. Intelligent collaboration. Innovative execution. These are the elements of buildings engineering that rev us up. With decades of experience under our belts, we’re achieving remarkable results with our work in building technologies, energy, and environmental performance. Our team works with clients, registrants, and jurisdictions to ensure designs, buildings, sites, and processes are on track for safety, performance, and sustainability.Our team of interdisciplinary code professionals work collaboratively to assure designs comply with all requirements of the international codes. Our history with local and regional jurisdictions and tribal governments includes plan review, field inspection, and safety consultant.

Senior Plans Examiners are responsible for reviewing simple to complex residential and commercial projects such as new construction and building improvements for all occupancy types based on applicable codes, ordinances, and administrative directives enforced by our jurisdictional clients.

This includes reading, interpreting, and approving plans and specifications; working directly with developers, contractors, and customers to identify, document, and assist in resolving issues to gain compliance in all building codes; understanding construction methods and product applications; evaluating compliance based upon the specific conditions of each project including scope of work to be performed, nature of work, age of existing building, codes applicable during the original construction, and present code requirements and deficiencies; calculating fees; and maintaining review paperwork and files.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing all project document plans, calculations, product specifications, and other submittal documents for accuracy, constructability, design conformance, and code compliance.

• Communicating design and code nonconformance deficiencies and approvals via electronic and written correspondence per Stantec and client procedures and directives.

• Accurate calculation of project and customer fees.

• Using Stantec and client-based hardware and/or software applications as instructed.

• Researching and documenting technical data as required for assigned projects into various formats per procedures.

• Communicating plan and code nonconformance issues and approvals via written or electronic correspondence and/or moderating or otherwise attending in-person meetings as needed.

• Creating and maintaining internal and external plan review records.

• Communicating client processes, review timeframes, and alternate means and methods.

• Maintaining code knowledge through code update research, obtaining certifications, and participation at continuing education seminars and classes to maintain certifications.

• Assisting client, Stantec peers, and customers in clarifying requirements and resolving issues.

• Desired candidates prioritize customer service, integrity, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Knowledge of:

• International Code Council Building codes, jurisdictional ordinances and directives related to building, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, accessibility, and energy codes and amendments as applied to various commercial projects.

• Various construction materials and methods and stages of construction.

• Mathematical principles required to review technical calculations for accuracy.

• Microsoft Office at a proficient level.

Ability to:

• Cooperate with internal and external Stantec clients and the public.

• Read and accurately interpret plans and specifications.

• Objectively interpret and consistently apply code requirements and related standards in accordance with department policies.

• Interpret graphic instructions, such as blueprints, plans, schematic drawings, or other visual aids.

• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.

• Measure dimensions using engineer's and architect's scales.

• Interpret graphic instructions, such as blueprints, plans, schematic drawings, or other visual aids.

• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.

• Work safely without presenting a threat to self or others in compliance with Stantec regulations.

• Additional Requirements:

• Must possess the following certifications: ICC Building Plans Examiner AND 2-4 other ICC certifications in other related ICC codes.

• Driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required.

Education and Experience

Minimum 5 (five) years of experience reviewing plans, specifications, and other data to ensure proposed design conforms to site appropriate codes and related regulations. Other combinations of experience and education meeting the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Chandler

Organization : BC-1852 Buildings-US Arizona

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 13, 2024, 8:23:55 AM

Req ID: 240001NS

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