Architectural Plan Examiner

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECT HIRE | REGISTERED ARCHITECT, PLAN EXAMINER | Phoenix, AZ

Our client, a leader in innovative building solutions, seeks a talented Registered Architect to join their growing team in Phoenix, AZ. This role offers a chance to collaborate with engineers, production specialists, and clients to design practical, code-compliant, and creative building solutions.

• Salary: $110,000 - $150,000/year, based on experience
• Full benefits package, including health insurance, HSA, 401(k), paid time off, holidays
• Lead a team of 3-6 in-house Designers, office-based position
• Seeking a Registered Architect (Arizona), California Registration is a plus!

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, mark-up, and approve full sets of architectural, structural, MEP, and plumbing plans for buildings
• Optimize designs for fabrication, transport, and cost efficiency
• Secure state and third-party approvals nationwide
• Mentor 3–6 corporate designers and share building-code expertise company-wide
• Collaborate daily with clients, engineers, plants, estimators, and dealers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and an active Registered Architect license (Arizona required; willingness to pursue licensure in additional states is a plus).
• NCARB certificate with portfolio of completed projects
• Demonstrated experience in building design, including life safety egress plans, calculations, and basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Expert-level Revit, AutoCAD 3D, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe InDesign
• Strong working knowledge of IBC/IRC, IMC, IPC, IEC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent English required; Spanish proficiency is a bonus) and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Preferred: Experience with wood, steel, or hybrid construction methods (with integrated steel chassis), and/or prior work on military projects (e.g., SCIF or security clearance-related).

Keywords for posting: Registered Architect, Licensed Architect, Prefabricated Buildings, Off-Site Construction, Revit Architect, Commercial Design, State Approvals, NCARB, Building Code Expert

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