Structural Plans Examiner

Structural Plan Reviewer / Examiner – Remote

Company

Nova Performance Group LLC (NPG) is a woman owned small business, headquartered in Washington DC and specializing in building and construction services, including construction management services, plan review, inspections, commissioning, and QA/QC services. NPG is seeking qualified Structural Plan Reviewers, to support our client – Washington DC Department of Building. NPG is an EEO

Job Description

Are you passionate about doing work that matters and making a difference and protecting the health, safety and welfare of our communities? Are you looking for a unique opportunity that allows you to be a part of the City’s growth and have an impact on our built environment? Are you trying to work remote from anywhere? Are you interested in flexible hours that don't hold you to a typical 9-5? Are you looking for location and time freedom? Looking to supplement your income? Look no further!

NPG is looking for qualified Structural Plan Reviewers who must possess, at minimum five (5) years of experience reviewing structural calculations, specifications, construction documents and plans for building code compliance. Must have experience in concrete, steel frame, steel structure, wood structure … etc. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field is required, and a Professional Engineer’s license is preferred. Ideal candidate will have structural plan review experience, candidate must have strong verbal and writing skills and provide excellent customer service.

This Role is a part time role and it is 100% remote (inside the United States).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural plan reviews for small and large multifaceted structures, commercial and industrial projects, construction floor plans, specifications and structural calculations in accordance with DC building codes and referenced standards including ASCE.
• Evaluate proposed alternative designs to determine whether equivalent measures are provided.
• Reviews construction documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable DC building codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, and national standards
• Review construction documents to ensure proper compliance has been met with ICC International Building Code (IBC) as amended by DCRA.
• Generate plan review notices (comment letters) that clearly outline deficiencies in the permit application submittal and the corrections that are required to demonstrate compliance. Comments should reference an applicable code and code section.
• Work directly with developers, engineers, contractors and architects to review and approve a variety of construction plans to ensure compliance with DC codes.
• Coordinate with the Inspection Services Division and DC agencies to ensure all information necessary for review has been supplied and shared with inspectors.
• Update the permitting system, Projectdox and Accela according to department procedures and policies, including but not limited to creating and filling out permits, relating records, updating workflow, and invoicing fees.
• Communicate, interpret and explain a wide range of code requirements, permit application procedures, policies, and standards to the public, professional design consultants, project managers, contractors, city managers, and elected officials.

· Provides administrative support to plan review division.

• This position is a lead worker and is expected to review the more complex commercial architectural and engineering plans, which in turn needs experience with concrete, steel and wood structures.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the application of the District of Columbia Building Codes and related standards.
• Must have experience in complex calculations and evaluations of structural systems, engineering/architectural principles and practices of design, construction, and inspection processes for large and small commercial projects.
• Must have the ability to resolve issues in an amicable manner and promote a team approach to problem solving.
• Must have organizational skills to work in a fast paced and multitasking environment with variable priorities as required.
• Specialization in structural design and performing structural calculations.

Must possess a current ICC B3 Building Plans Examiner and Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner certificate issued by the ICC (International Code Council).

Having ICC R3 Residential Plans Examiner certificates is a plus.

License/Certification

· ICC B3 – Building Plans Examiner

· ICC 21 – Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner

· Professional Engineer – PE

Job Type: Part Time – Flexible hours

Pay: DOQ

Schedule: Regular

Education: Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering or equivariant

Experience: 5 years of Structural Design and/or Plan Review (Required)

Work Location: Fully Remote within the US.

Pay: $34.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: Remote