Plan Review Consultant I

Company: FM Global
Location: Woodland Hills
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

More information about this job: Overview: The Plan Review Consultant I is a position for office engineering activities related to plan review of standard construction, equipment, occupancy, and protection drawings.

Responsibilities: Conduct review of construction, equipment, and fire protection plans based on the engineering Operating Standards and Operating Requirements, identifying deficiencies and reasonably forseeable physical and human element exposures for fire, equipment and natural hazard perils. Correspondence and recommendations should be presented following established guidelines (procedural, technical, quality, timeliness).
Comprehensively review and thoroughly understand the scope of the clients construction, equipment, and/or risk improvement project under review in order to identify, prioritize, and pursue other review opportunities not initially presented by the client.
Thoroughly review previous correspondence (reports, letters, e-mails, etc.) and as needed, communicate clearly and effectively with the Designated Service Provider, assigned project engineer(s), clients, and contractors to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project.
Electronically review project and plan information, consult with contractors and clients to understand deficencies and influence changes, and obtain missing/corrected information to ensure timely completion of the reviews while providing the best service to clients by minimizing re-work and project delays.
Identify new projects, as well as the need for further project activity (e.g., kick off meeting, project visits, conference calls, etc.), and discuss with the manager to determine viability, timing and how to proceed.
Provide technical support for clients requests made to the office as indicated by the manager.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Applied Science or equivalent

0-2 Years of Experience in:
Reading/understanding technical, construction, equipment and fire protection drawings and specifications
Using CAD Software and computer-based calculation tools; experience with building information modeling is a plus

Project and design experience, desirable
Fire protection or construction experience is desirable
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills with sound foundation in engineering techniques and skills, logical application, and attention to detail
Self-motivated, self-directed, and eager to learn
Results driven
Confident and deliberate problem solver
Team player
Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
We offer our employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, 401 (k), pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well-being programs, generous time off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!
FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

Please note that all FM Global visitors, including external candidates interviewing for open positions will be required to be vaccinated and should be prepared to provide proof of vaccination.

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