Stantec’s Phoenix office is looking for an experienced, certified individual who is responsible for approving moderately complex commercial and residential projects such as new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, additions, and small structures based on applicable ICC codes, ordinances, and administrative directives which are enforced by the jurisdictions that Stantec Consulting Services provides services. The desired candidate is also responsible for various field assignments when staffing needs arise. Experience in the office and field are critical for success in this position.

Responsibilities include reviewing, interpreting, and approving construction phases and building plans and specifications; providing concise written documents communicating deficiencies; document maintenance; and client and applicant interactions to communicate requirements and find solutions. Candidates work with all international codes which are complex and require a variety of interpretations based upon the specific conditions of each construction project, including the scope of work to be performed, nature of work, age of existing building, codes applicable during the original construction, and current code requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform commercial and residential inspections as needed by the jurisdictions.

• Advise applicant regarding plan or construction deficiencies.

• Research and enter technical data as required for sites, permits, or plans information into Word documents, various client software programs, and Microsoft Office files.

• Maintain knowledge of code updates and ordinance changes and attend seminars for continuing education on code and ordinance changes.

• Review and inspect new and remodel construction and supplemental documents to approve or deny applications for commercial and residential construction projects.

• Interpret codes and inform applicants of construction code requirements.

• Assist Project Manager Assistant and department management in technical and customer problem resolutions for all projects.

• Provide customer service and commitment to support business growth and profitability.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Ability to:

• Cooperate with internal and external Stantec clients and the public.

• Read and accurately interpret plans and specifications.

• Objectively interpret and consistently apply code requirements and related standards in accordance with department policies.

• Measure dimensions using engineer's and architect's scales.

• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, or other visual aids.

• Work safely without presenting a threat to self or others.

• Navigate uneven surfaces, climb ladders, work safely around heavy equipment, and perform duties on various jobsites.

• Knowledge to apply code requirements and make independent decisions to ensure life safety in the field, Stantec office, and home office.

Knowledge of:

• International Code Council codes (IBC, IMC, IPC, IRC, etc.) including building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing as applied to new and existing residential and commercial construction projects and moderately complex projects.

• Various construction materials and methods and stages of construction.

• Mathematical principles required to perform related technical calculations.

• Microsoft Office at a proficient level.

• Driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required for inspection assignments.

Must possess the following certifications:

• Minimum four (4) International Code Council Certifications - Commercial Building Inspector

• Commercial Electrical Inspector

• Commercial Mechanical and/or Plumbing Inspector

• (1) ICC Plan review certification; preferably commercial

Education and Experience

5+ years of experience reviewing and inspecting plans, schedules, and other data to ensure proposed construction conforms to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, ordinance, and related regulations. Other combinations of experience and education meeting the minimum requirements may be substituted.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Principal, Sports & Recreation

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Organization: 2804 Buildings-US West BSS-Phoenix AZ
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/01/2026 05:01:06
Req ID: 1004014

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