Senior Plans Examiner

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.