Building Plans Engineer

Under general administrative direction, manages the activities of the professional plan check personnel engaged in the review of the building construction and modification plans. The Building Plans Engineer directs, supervises and monitors the work of plan checkers and engineers who are involved with the review of plans, specifications and calculations prepared by architects, engineers and contractors and others in order to assure fire safety, energy conservation, disabled access and mechanical design (HVAC, smoke control) in conformance with applicable city, state and federal codes. The incumbent is also responsible for interpreting building code requirements; reviewing applications for materials substitutions; making field inspections, advising inspection personnel on acceptable engineering/construction practices, structural details, uses of materials and related building construction problems; and performing related duties as required.