Plans Examiner

City of Provo • Provo, UT

1d • $36 - $49

About The Position

Provo City is hiring a full-time professional Plans Examiner to support the Building division of our Development Services department. This position is responsible for plans examination, field inspection, and code enforcement of residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure compliance with applicable adopted municipal and building codes. This position is highly complex and involves overall plan review duties and advises other Building Inspectors on complicated problems. Qualified, civic-minded individuals are invited to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Drafting, or closely related field OR an equivalent combination of job-related education, training, and/or experience [substituting each one (1) year of post-secondary education/training for six (6) months of experience].
• Four (4) years of professional-level plans review experience, or comparable job-related experience
• Valid, lawful Driver’s License.
• Basic Computer Skills
• ICC Combination Building Inspector (C8)
• Experience with Bluebeam or similar review software.

Nice To Haves

• ICC Plans Examiner (B3) Certificates preferred; must complete certification within 12 months of employment
• ICC Combination Plans Examiner Designation (C3) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review residential, commercial, and industrial building plans, specifications, and structural calculations for compliance with applicable building codes, engineering standards, and municipal ordinances.
• Evaluate mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems depicted in construction documents.
• Conduct pre-plan approval conferences with architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners to resolve code compliance issues.
• Approve plans and recommend required revisions to ensure conformance with applicable regulations and accepted construction practices.
• Provide technical guidance and serve as a subject-matter resource to Inspectors on complex or non-routine projects, including training as assigned.
• Review inspection reports, analyze complex compliance issues, and recommend corrective actions or enforcement measures.
• Perform complex field inspections and follow-up investigations to verify structural integrity, material suitability, and compliance with approved plans.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate structural conditions, including damage resulting from fire, seismic events, or other hazards.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and design professionals regarding building codes, permitting requirements, and plan review procedures.
• Maintain required records and reports.
• Perform related administrative and departmental support duties as assigned.
• Requires occasional non-traditional working hours, usually during peak construction seasons.

Benefits

• Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market.
• Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level