Building Official

Aoka • San Antonio, TX

1d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Aoka is seeking an ICC Certified Building Official to lead building inspectors and manage inspection programs while serving as a subject matter expert for the sales team. The role supports construction quality, safety, and code enforcement through client visits for complex or escalated projects and administration of building codes and standards. The posting lists San Antonio, Texas, as the location, while its introductory text refers to work across DFW.

The Building Official oversees building permits, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and inspection reports; interprets complex codes; and provides guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners. The role also coordinates code enforcement with other departments, manages appeals and code updates, and maintains records and reports on inspections, permitting, and compliance.

Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider supporting federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Its proprietary VertexPlans software supports plan reviews, inspections, and reporting. The company describes its values as Continuous Improvement, Diversity of Thought, Empathy, and Focus, and its vision as using technology to reshape construction.

Requirements

• ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in building inspection.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex code-related issues under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise building inspectors and manage inspection programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting the sales team.
• Conduct client visits as needed for complex or escalated projects.
• Administer and enforce municipal, state, and federal building codes, safety, energy, and accessibility standards.
• Oversee issuance of building permits, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and inspection reports.
• Interpret complex codes and provide guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners.
• Collaborate with fire, planning, zoning, engineering, and public works departments for coordinated code enforcement.
• Manage appeals, code updates, and ordinance revisions.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on inspections, permitting, and code compliance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Three weeks of paid time off to start
• One week of paid sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Company-provided vehicle
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed