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JOB SUMMARY

The Regional Plan Check Manager is responsible for overseeing the plan review process within a designated region. This role involves managing a group of plan checkers, ensuring that building designs, construction plans, and development projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The Regional Plan Check Manager coordinates assigned activities with clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate plan reviews, while also improving efficiency and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise the regional plan check group ensuring a timely review of construction plans for compliance with building codes, local ordinances, and safety regulations.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to the plan check team to maintain high standards of work.
• Stay updated and guide the team on changes to local, state, and federal building codes, and standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on regulatory requirements, providing guidance to both internal teams and clients on code-related issues, technical standards, and code interpretations.
• Serve as a point of contact between clients and CSG ensuring that the plan review process is efficient, minimizing delays while maintaining a high standard of quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with City officials, developers, architects, and engineers to facilitate the plan review process, providing clear communication and updates on project status.
• Represent the department at various internal and external meetings, local chapter meetings, and industry events
• Conduct plan checks on commercial, industrial and residential structures, review plan calculations, reports and other documents for compliance with the adopted codes and ordinances.
• Review complex or high-priority projects personally.
• Conducting periodic check-ins with clients either virtually or in-person.
• Conduct pre-submittal meetings with regional clients on high-priority projects.
• Coordinate with the internal team to address client concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Recommend improvements and modifications to plan reviews and operations in the department.
• Recommend quality control measures to the Director to ensure that all reviewed plans adhere to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to plan review timelines, accuracy, and client satisfaction, and report on progress to the Director.
• Conduct periodic audits of completed plan checks to ensure consistency and compliance across the team. Resolve any issues that arise.
• Participate in staff selection and implementation of discipline procedures.
• Supervise (minimum 2) plan check engineers or examiners.
• Maintain client jurisdictional data sheets and ensure the internal team is up to date with the latest client requirements.
• Coordinate with developmental review technicians to resolve conflicts and ensure proper processing of plans and documents to client's satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10 years' experience in plan review, building code compliance, or engineering design, with 3 years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Must possess multiple International Code Council (ICC) Certifications, including Certified Building Plans Examiner. 
• Additional Certifications Desired: ICC Commercial Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Inspection, CASp.
• Possession of a current PE California License is required. Possession of a current SE California License is desired.   
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, and regulations.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional teams.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ability to resolve internal or external conflict and issues with tact.
• Proficiency in electronic plan review software, permitting systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Must be able to work productively independently or in a team environment.
• Require walking and bending.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.
• May require visiting work sites and/or clients.
• On as needed basis working at a client office is required.
• Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Position regularly requires working in sitting position with computer for extended periods.