Plan Review Consultant

Company Overview FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles. Position 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 foreseeable 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 client's 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, collaborate with contractors and clients to understand deficiencies 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 Except where required by licensure or regulation a combination of comparable education and experience may be used to satisfy qualification requirement. 4 Year College Degree/Bachelors in Engineering Minimum Experience: Two Years 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 Skills 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 Benefits 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! Equal Opportunity Employer FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr