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Code Compliance Manager (Growth-Driven Technical Expert Role)

Location: Greater Chicago Area, IL (Itasca facility – occasional travel to customer job sites)

Compensation: $80-125k base [To be determined based on experience]

Reports to: Engineering Department

Growth Path: Strategic code expertise role supporting company expansion—enclosure demand has doubled in three years

The Opportunity:

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company specializing in advanced industrial systems, prefabricated industrial buildings, and enclosures serving the data center, telecommunications, construction, utilities, and energy industries. With manufacturing operations based in the Chicago area and projects across 23 countries, they are experiencing significant growth with enclosure demand doubling in the past three years.

This isn’t just a code review position—it’s a strategic technical role that directly impacts the sales process and customer relationships. You’ll be the go-to authority ensuring every project meets IBC, MBMA, ANSI, and NFPA standards while providing critical support during proposals and quoting. As their dedicated code expert, you’ll bridge engineering, sales, and manufacturing to resolve complex compliance challenges and help win business in highly regulated industries.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Code Compliance Manager is responsible for examining engineering plans and specifications to ensure they comply with all applicable local, state, and national building codes, zoning ordinances, and safety regulations. This role provides critical technical and sales support for the enclosure department and serves as the in-house code expert during the proposal and quoting process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan Examination: Conduct detailed review of blueprints, drawings, and construction documents for compliance with building, fire safety, accessibility, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and energy efficiency codes and all applicable ordinances.
• Code Interpretation: Provide expert interpretation of complex codes and regulations. Examples of applicable codes and standards include but are not limited to:
• International Building Code (IBC) and other applicable codes (IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC)
• Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with customers, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve code issues and coordinate the plan review process.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare thorough written correspondence, document findings, issue violation notices, and maintain accurate records and databases of the review process and permits.
• State Program Analysis: Analyze and interpret state programs efficiently to expedite review and approval process. Pursue and maintain Master Plan Reviewer certifications by state as applicable.
• Problem-Solving: Analyze, evaluate, and help resolve building and code problems, negotiating practical solutions that ensure code compliance.
• Continuing Education: Stay updated on construction methods and changes to building codes and regulations through ongoing training and professional development.
• Fabrication Oversight: Oversee fabrication per plans and code requirements. Identify, document, and develop root cause solutions when issues arise during the process.
• On-site Visits (Occasional): May occasionally visit job sites to verify details related to the plans or resolve complex issues that arise during construction.
• Pre-Sales Support: Review customer specifications and requests for proposals. Communicate directly with customers to determine needs and applications relative to special installations and adaptations. Provide code compliance expertise during the quoting process.
• Training: Support personnel training needs and agendas; mentor teammates on code compliance.

Required Skills:

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, mechanical or civil engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Note: Engineering degree preferred but not required for candidates with demonstrated code compliance expertise and technical skills
• ·5+ years of experience reviewing and interpreting national and/or local building codes
• MCP (Master Code Professional) certification is a plus

Required Skills:

• Strong code knowledge: Deep understanding of IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC, MBMA, ANSI, and NFPA codes and state regulations
• Blueprint reading expertise: Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings, manufacturing drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documents
• Inspection and permitting software tools: Efficiency in programs such as Accela, Brightly SmartGov, Cloudpermit, GovPilot, iWorQ, Oracle Permitting and Licensing, PermitFlow, etc.
• Technical software proficiency: Knowledge of Solidworks or equivalent solid modeling software and AutoCAD
• Mechanical and electrical design knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for customer interaction and technical documentation
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer job sites

Valued Skills/Qualifications:

• Internal and external communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Time management
• Experience supporting sales or pre-sales technical processes

Physical Requirements:

• This position will require long periods of standing with frequent walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and reaching
• Also required is to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Personal Protective Equipment while working in Manufacturing Facilities or Field Areas:

• Safety glasses or safety side shields with glasses
• Shoes:
• Safety toed (steel) shoes when required
• Closed toes and heels
• Low heels
• Hard hat in designated areas or when crane is in use
• Hearing, respiratory, harness protection, and face shields where applicable

Work Conditions:

• Work environment tends to be fast paced with frequent and direct interaction with internal and external customers
• While performing duties in the manufacturing area, the position requires occasional exposure to:
• Vibration
• Loud noise levels
• Moving parts
• Artificial lighting
• Manufacturing debris

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Why This Role Is Different

Most Code Compliance professionals work in municipal building departments reviewing plans all day. This role is different. You’ll work in a private manufacturing environment where your expertise directly contributes to revenue growth and customer satisfaction. Your code knowledge becomes a competitive advantage, helping the sales team respond to RFPs, working with customers to solve application challenges, and ensuring manufactured products meet every regulation before they leave the facility.

Our client values this position because compliance issues can make or break large-scale projects. They need someone who doesn’t just know the codes but can interpret them practically, communicate with customers confidently, and find solutions that satisfy both regulations and project requirements. You’ll pursue Master Plan Reviewer certifications by state, positioning yourself as a recognized authority in the field.

This is ideal for someone who has code compliance expertise but wants to apply it in a dynamic manufacturing and sales environment rather than a municipal review office. You’ll have variety: plan reviews, customer interactions, occasional job site visits, mentoring engineering teams, and staying ahead of evolving codes and standards.

This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing objectives and only covers the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties and responsibilities.

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