Experienced BIM Planner/Architect contributing to architectural design processes and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Joining a growing company focused on innovative, sustainable construction in Hamburg.
About the role
- Architectural Plan Reviewer for government projects ensuring compliance with construction codes and standards. Engaging in comprehensive reviews, inspections, and detailed documentation of architectural and accessibility standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive code enforcement reviews, inspections, and plan reviews for architectural and accessibility compliance
- Review construction feasibility and code compliance, provide comments, and ensure sustainability and reliability
- Address complaints, violations, disputes, and maintain accurate records of code violations and actions taken
- Document all deficiencies and prepare detailed reports of observations and enforcement actions with associated code references
- Maintain a record of observed deficiencies and actions taken and provide weekly briefings on status
- Interpret, explain, and enforce provisions of the construction codes, standards, and regulations to clients, contractors, architects, and engineers
- Conduct pre-construction site walks to identify architectural and accessibility issues during scope development and document findings
- Perform as-built / redline document reviews to verify changes and ensure accuracy
- Assist in code development and implementation and provide technical advice to ensure building projects comply with the necessary codes
- Prepare estimates of extra work as applicable and prepare related sketches and documentation as required
- Witness and document code compliance tests for various systems
- Identify and record any non-compliance issues during testing
- Coordinate with other inspectors, code enforcement officials, contractors, and participate in necessary meetings
- Travel to facilities for meetings, site walks, inspections, and commissioning activities
- Provide design support, investigate accessibility complaints, and support accessibility task forces under the direction of the government’s Building Code Official (BCO)
- Develop creative and innovative solutions to achieve goals and anticipate client needs
- Support government construction projects through diligent and proactive service delivery
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering from an NAAB or ABET-accredited university or college
- At least 10 years of experience with the International Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility standards
- At least 5 years of experience managing people
- Extensive experience conducting architectural plans reviews, including accessibility-related reviews
- Comprehensive knowledge of various codes and standards, including ICC I-codes, NFPA codes, ABA Accessibility Standards, ASHRAE Standards, ASME Standards, and ANSI Standards
- Proficiency in the use of technology, including construction project management software and mobile devices
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint)
- Valid State Issued Driver's License and the ability to travel to various work sites
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
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