Construction Plan Reviewer

State of North Carolina

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking an energized and collaborative team member to be a part of the Facilities Operations Team. The Construction Plan Reviewer will represent the Maintenance Department as well as other service departments in the review of architectural and engineering construction drawings, specifications, and submittals for new projects and make comments and recommendations for efficient access and work procedures, serviceability, safety, reduced replacement intervals, preferred products, and reduced maintenance. Will perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to participate in the Zoo's Occupational Health Program
• Must be able to hear and respond to radio communications.
• Must have the physical agility to move over and about all types of equipment and in tight spaces, climb stairs and ladders, be comfortable on rooftops or below grade, and navigate uneven terrain on foot to perform inspections and analyzation.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and outdoor field conditions.
• Must have the ability to enter confined spaces if required.
• Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to operate motor vehicles at day and at night.
• High degree of attention to detail and documentation
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team.
• Problem solving skills to recognize, research, and provide solution for design issues.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings (blueprints), specifications, and technical drawings & literature.
• Working knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repair of building systems with an awareness of serviceability issues confronted by service personnel in various trades to include plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
• Working knowledge of building construction including materials & installed equipment; methods & techniques; standard practices, codes, rules, & regulations pertaining to the major building trades.
• Experience in producing small technical drawings and sketches of moderate complexity, drawn to scale with appropriate symbols and notes, and the ability to write specifications of limited complexity.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction design reviews
• Perform on-site inspections
• Read and interpret construction drawings (blueprints), specifications, and technical drawings & literature
• Develop plans and specifications for small in-house projects
• Participates in designer scope of work for various projects
• Develop and maintain a preferred products and design standards list
• Maintains electronic and hardcopy files of O&M manuals, drawings, and other technical literature

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree