Building Services Manager

Jacobi Toombs & Lanz, (www.jtleng.com) a wholly owned subsidiary of PRIME AE Group (www.primeeng.com), a multi-faceted and rapidly growing architectural and engineering firm with 23 office locations in 10 States and over 500 employees throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast and Northeast areas, is seeking a Building Services Manager for projects in our Indianapolis office.

Company Overview and Vision:

JTL & PRIME AE are a diverse community of professionals with a passion for solving today's architectural and engineering challenges in ways that improve communities for all. We design, develop, implement, and maintain the infrastructure, facilities, and amenities that create thriving communities, while making the most of client resources. We share a passion for the work that comes through in everything we do. Whether you are seeking new challenges, greater variety, or a better opportunity, we are on the lookout for professionals who enjoy being part of something bigger.

Position Overview:

The primary function of this role will be to perform technical construction plan review; such as new construction, additions to and/or renovation of existing buildings, change of occupancy, to ensure compliance with all adopted statewide building codes (building, fire, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, accessibility, etc.) including applicable laws, rules and regulations as they relate to all construction projects in the State of Indiana and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs plan reviews and/or on-site building inspections for new construction, additions, renovations and change of occupancy. Plan Reviews and Inspections are performed in accordance with the adopted statewide building codes.
• Prepares and submits technical documentation regarding plan reviews and/or on-site inspection, which identifies "building" code related non-compliance.
• Performs Americans with Disabilities Title II Audits.
• Assists with drafting/amending building code ordinances and/or building permit fee ordinances.
• Provides invoice information for all projects (job numbers), assigns plan reviews from various clients, and follows up on outstanding plan reviews.
• Drafts and submits proposals and contracts, including budget, for review to client. Submit final contract for approval and signature.
• Forwards/presents proposed contract to client for approval and if requested by the client, presents contract to appropriate legislative body's meeting(s).
• Provides code assistance on the various statewide adopted building codes and their applicability to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners.
• Maintains all International Code Council (ICC) certifications in good standing by achieving the required number of Continuing Education Units (CEU) within the required time frame as specified by the International Code Council (ICC).
• Keeps updated information on all current contracts and proposed contracts.
• Keeps abreast of changes regarding new building code adoptions and amendments, laws, rules, regulations and procedures that relate to building projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 10-years' experience as a plan examiner and/or building inspector with extensive and specialized knowledge of construction principles, practices and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply the various statewide adopted fire and building codes (structural, fire, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, accessibility, flammables and combustibles, exhaust hood, sprinkler systems, fire alarms system, etc., and applicable laws. ---- OR ---- Accredited college training in any of the following area: Architecture, Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering and/or Architectural Technology, Construction Management or Construction Technology.
• As a part of the required minimum 10 years' experience, a minimum of 3 years shall be in managing/supervising an office of building inspectors and/or plan reviewers. Management skills should include budget preparation.
• Certifications Required:
  1. Certified Building Official (CBO)
  2. B-3, Building Plans Examiner
  3. B-2, Commercial Building Inspector
  4. B-1, Residential Building Inspector
  5. Commonwealth of Kentucky Certified Building Inspector
  6. All exams are based on International Code Council (ICC) exams.
  7. Level III within 2 years:
     • B1, Residential Building Inspector
     • B3, Building Plans Examiner
     • M1, Residential Mechanical Inspector
     • M3, Mechanical Plan Examiner
• The following certifications may substitute for work and/or accredited college training:
  1. International Code Council (ICC) Certifications: Building Plan Examiner. Commercial Building Inspector or Residential Building Inspector.
  2. National Certification Program for Code Construction Inspectors (NCPCCI) Certifications: Building General, Building Plan Review, Fire Protection General, Fire Protection Plan Review, or One- and Two-Family Dwelling General.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in writing and verbally.
• Possess good customer service skills to interact with design professionals (architects and engineers), contractors, and property owners regarding various building codes, and if needed the ability to apply conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to self-manage schedule and priorities and look for innovative methods by which to minimum plan review turn-a-round time.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite, along with Ajera for project updates.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work under the following conditions; inclement weather, climbing steps and/or ladders, stooping, crawling, walking long distances, standing for long periods of time and awareness of heavy equipment, etc.).

JTL and PRIME AE Group is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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