Village of Downers Grove, Illinois · 4 hours ago
Project Manager (Building Plan Reviewer)
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expThe Village of Downers Grove is seeking a Project Manager (Building Plan Reviewer) in the Community Development department. The successful candidate will review and approve plans for commercial and residential construction, manage permit reviews, and coordinate project status across multiple departments and with applicants.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Reviews and approves submitted plans for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; reviews plans for architectural, electrical, plumbing, accessibility, energy conservation, mechanical conditions, and preliminary zoning and site condition characteristics
Coordinates review comments from a multidisciplinary team within and outside the department; monitors extra-jurisdictional approvals required before permit issuance; and approves the permit once all items have been successfully addressed
Reviews plans for scopes of work such as commercial tenant improvements, new commercial, including multi-family and industrial buildings; reviews the relationship of structures to various site considerations
Reviews Planning & Zoning Commission cases at the conceptual level
Reviews plans, as needed, for single-family homes, townhouses, additions, accessory structures, electrical upgrades, and other residential construction
Acts as the primary point of contact for project reviews, interfacing with property owners, general contractors, developers, homeowners, and Village staff
Answers questions about permit requirements, building codes, and related questions; facilitates resolutions to routine problems related to construction and coordinates responses from Village staff, as appropriate
Conducts site visits and research, when necessary, to clarify review issues and concerns, and to better understand land and structure characteristics and relationships, to aid in preparing reviews
Tracks projects throughout the construction phase, determines final requirements to be met before occupancy, assigns permit expiration fees and re-inspection fees as required, and prepares information for Certificate of Occupancy
Assists with building inspections on an as-needed basis
Assists the Building Division Manager with code updates on an as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience with commercial and residential building construction
Basic knowledge of stormwater, grading, planning, zoning, and fire prevention requirements related to development
Knowledge of ICC family of codes, including residential and commercial building, energy conservation, mechanical, property maintenance, fuel gas, and swimming pool and spa codes
Knowledge of the State of Illinois plumbing, energy, and accessibility codes
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction floorplans, sections, details, and specifications
Ability to simultaneously manage a wide variety of duties, projects, and responsibilities with time-sensitive deadlines
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently, using critical thinking and analytical skills, with broad direction and supervision
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and members of the community
Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related construction field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five years of construction-related experience
A valid Illinois driver's license is required
Required licenses and certifications to be considered for the position include an ICC Examiner Certification or a license as a licensed architect in the State of Illinois
Additional certifications will be required within one year of hire: Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, or Energy Plans Examiner
Preferred
Municipal plan review experience preferred
International Code Council (ICC) Buildings Plans Examiner Certification is preferred, but may be obtained within six months of hiring
Certifications in residential and commercial inspection, or property maintenance and housing inspection, preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Company
Village of Downers Grove, Illinois
The Village of Downers Grove, IL, population 48, 867, is located 22 miles west of Chicago.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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