Building Construction Plan Reviewer

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com), a top 500 ENR-ranked multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm with 22 offices in 9 States and over 500 employees throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast, is seeking a Building Construction Plan Reviewer III for projects in Kentucky and Indiana.

Company Overview:

PRIME AE is on the move and for almost two decades we've been delivering architecture, engineering, and construction management solutions for all the places we live, learn, laugh, and grow. We are adding capabilities, expanding into new geographies, and looking to work with exciting talent. Whether you are seeking new challenges, greater variety, or a better opportunity, we are on the lookout for professionals who enjoy being part of something bigger. It is a great time to come onboard with us!

Position Overview:

The primary function of this position is to perform technical plan review on construction plans for the built environment including, but not limited to, design, specifications, and technical information of commercial and residential construction plans (architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility, etc.) and document identified deficiencies in the course of the plan review to ensure compliance with statewide adopted codes and local ordinances.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review construction plans, technical information and supporting documents and comprehend and apply applicable construction codes.
• Effectively communicate through written documentation describing in detail the code deficiencies identified in the plan review process.
• Self-manage assigned plan review case load and prioritize to assure plans reviews are completed within the prescribed timeframe.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

We are seeking experienced plan reviewers or experienced on-site fire and building inspectors. Interested applicants should have:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a one of, or combination of one of the following: plan examiner; building inspector; fire inspector with extensive and specialized knowledge of construction principles, practices and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply the various statewide adopted fire and building codes (architectural, structural, fire, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, accessibility, flammables and combustibles, commercial kitchen hood, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, etc.), and applicable laws;

  Or,

  Accredited college training in any of the following area: Architecture, Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering and/or Architectural Technology, Construction Management or Construction Technology

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam.
• Working experience and knowledge of construction principles, practices and application of statewide adopted fire and building codes, including but not limited to building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy conservation, automatic fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, accessibility, etc.
• Hold valid certifications from International Code Council (ICC) as:
• Residential Building Inspector (B1)
• Commercial Building Inspector (B2); and
• Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1)

OR

• Hold valid certifications from National Certification Program for Code Construction Inspectors (NCPCCI) as:
• Test 1A Building One- and Two-Family Dwelling;
• Test 4A Mechanical One- and Two-Family Dwelling;
• Test 1B Building General; and
• Test 3B Fire Protection General;

OR

• Hold a valid ICC certification or obtain the following one (1) year from date of hire:
• Building Plans Examiner (B3); and
• Mechanical Plan Examiner (M3).

OR

• Hold a valid NCPCCI certification or obtain the following one (1) year from date of hire:
• Test 4B Mechanical General;
• Test 1C Building Plan Review;
• Test 3C Fire Protection Plan Review; and
• Test 4C Mechanical Plan Review;

PRIME AE Group is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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