Residential Plans Examiner - Fort Worth

Certified Residential Plan Reviewer – Fort Worth, TX

Position Overview

Bureau Veritas, Industries and Facilities division, City of Fort Worth Team, is hiring a motivated ICC-certified Residential Plan Reviewer for our Fort Worth, Texas office. In this full-time role, you will conduct residential plan reviews, make technical code decisions and interpretations, drive customer service and client relationships, and monitor project turnaround times.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive non-structural plan reviews of residential buildings for compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Provide site plan reviews for compliance with applicable local codes, amendments, and civil components
• Conduct structural reviews of wood-framed residential buildings for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and engineering principles
• Liaise with City of Fort Worth departments throughout the permit review process
• Communicate code compliance requirements and requested revisions to clients and design professionals
• Explain and answer client questions regarding generated plan review letters
• Assess and resolve plan review discrepancies from clients, designers, and contractors
• Prepare written plan review correspondence and manage plan documentation for permit submissions
• Meet with clients and municipal staff in person and/or virtually as needed
• Research local codes, amendments, and zoning requirements for proposed projects

Required Qualifications

• Current ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Prior building department residential plan review experience required
• Working knowledge of ICC Codes and applicable local codes/amendments
• Working knowledge of electronic plan review computer software (Blue Beam)
• Working knowledge of office computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Valid driver's license
• Strong project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well with clients, coworkers, and independently