Regional Plan Check Manager

CSG Consultants, Inc.

Regional Plan Check Manager overseeing plan review processes for compliance with building regulations and standards. Leading a team to ensure timely and accurate reviews in the Sacramento area.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $161,000 - $191,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and supervise the regional plan check group ensuring a timely review of construction plans for compliance with building codes, local ordinances, and safety regulations.
Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to the plan check team to maintain high standards of work.
Stay updated and guide the team on changes to local, state, and federal building codes, and standards.
Serve as the subject matter expert on regulatory requirements, providing guidance to both internal teams and clients on code-related issues, technical standards, and code interpretations.
Serve as a point of contact between clients and CSG ensuring that the plan review process is efficient, minimizing delays while maintaining a high standard of quality and compliance.
Collaborate with City officials, developers, architects, and engineers to facilitate the plan review process, providing clear communication and updates on project status.
Represent the department at various internal and external meetings, local chapter meetings, and industry events.
Conduct plan checks on commercial, industrial and residential structures, review plan calculations, reports and other documents for compliance with the adopted codes and ordinances.
Review complex or high-priority projects personally.
Conduct periodic check-ins with clients either virtually or in-person.
Conduct pre-submittal meetings with regional clients on high-priority projects.
Coordinate with the internal team to address client concerns and resolve conflicts.
Recommend improvements and modifications to plan reviews and operations in the department.
Recommend quality control measures to the Director to ensure that all reviewed plans adhere to company standards and regulatory requirements.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to plan review timelines, accuracy, and client satisfaction, and report on progress to the Director.
Conduct periodic audits of completed plan checks to ensure consistency and compliance across the team. Resolve any issues that arise.
Participate in staff selection and implementation of discipline procedures.
Supervise (minimum 2) plan check engineers or examiners.
Maintain client jurisdictional data sheets and ensure the internal team is up to date with the latest client requirements.
Coordinate with developmental review technicians to resolve conflicts and ensure proper processing of plans and documents to client’s satisfaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
10 years’ experience in plan review, building code compliance, or engineering design, with 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Must possess multiple International Code Council (ICC) Certifications, including Certified Building Plans Examiner.
Additional Certifications Desired: ICC Commercial Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Inspection, CASp.
Possession of a current PE California License is required. Possession of a current SE California License is desired.
In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, and regulations.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional teams.
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
Ability to resolve internal or external conflict and issues with tact.
Proficiency in electronic plan review software, permitting systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program*
401(k) program with a company match*
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program*

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Hard Skills & Tools

plan reviewbuilding code complianceengineering designproject managementsupervisionperformance evaluationsconflict resolutionelectronic plan review softwarepermitting systemsKPI monitoring

Soft Skills

mentorshipguidancecommunicationcollaborationtrainingclient relationsproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillstact

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree in Structural EngineeringBachelor's degree in ArchitectureCertified Building Plans ExaminerICC Commercial Building InspectionICC Mechanical InspectionICC Plumbing InspectionICC Electrical InspectionCASpPE California License