Life Safety - Senior IDC Reviewer

Company: Gilbane Building Company
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Life Safety - Senior IDC Reviewer



Job Locations

US-RI-Providence - US-IL-Chicago - US-NY-New York - US-GA-Atlanta - US-AZ-Phoenix






Requisition ID

2025-10784



Category

Quality Assurance / Quality Control






































Overview









Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Senior IDC Reviewer to perform all discipline review functions for any complex project, manages IDC reviews and content, and ensures accuracy and timely reporting to internal and external design teams/clients. The Senior IDC Reviewer coordinates and facilitates meetings with design teams and clients throughout the lifecycle of IDC services, may mentor IDC Reviewers, and works under the supervision of the IDC Manager or Senior IDC Manager. This position is open to location. Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Who are you? You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What's in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.













Responsibilities

• Competent in reviewing ICC & NFPA Codes and Standards
• Ability to review construction documents (Drawings & Specifications) to ensure coordination and application of appropriate codes as it pertains to
  • Fire Department Access & water supply
  • Egress Systems
  • Specialty requirements such as High Rise, Atriums etc.
  • Mechanical & Fire Alarm Systems
  • Ability to clearly articulate Life Safety issues in written format.
  • Understands when to apply local jurisdiction requirements and amendments
  • Investigate cross discipline coordination issues
  • Assist in developing review strategies within their discipline(s).
  • Responsible for the professional appearance of review documents and accuracy of review comments.
  • Creates Coordination Issues in Procore that highlight missing items or items that aren't coordinated.
  • Ensures timely delivery of review
  • Ability to manage multiple project reviews concurrently.
  • Contributes to IDC Policies and Procedures
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
  • Architectural, Engineering or Fire Science Degree preferred
  • NFPA CFPE (Certified Fire Protection Examiner) or NFPA CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) certifications preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in the construction field, in a design environment, or in a related field
  • Architectural or Engineering Licensure preferred
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents and specifications
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to innovatively think
  • Strong skill set in collaborating with design and client partners
  • Ability to coach and inspire the entire IDC Team
  • Ability to be self-disciplined and flexible by changing assignments as workload priorities change
  • Knowledge of construction means and methods
  • Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
  • Strong computer skills within Microsoft Office Suite and IDC softwareSalary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is open to location.
    The salary for this postion ranges from $85,000.00-$121,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
    
    Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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