Building Official

Aoka • Fort Worth, TX

9d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Aoka is seeking a Certified Building Official to lead building inspectors and manage inspection programs across the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The role also serves as a subject matter expert for the sales team and supports construction quality, safety, and code enforcement. The Building Official administers and enforces building codes and related safety, energy, and accessibility standards; oversees permitting, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and inspection reports; and provides code guidance to clients and other stakeholders. The position involves client visits for complex or escalated projects, coordination with other departments, and management of appeals, code updates, and ordinance revisions.

Aoka is a government services provider supporting more than 80 cities in Texas and several outside the state. Its services include planning and zoning, building and fire plan review, civil plan review, and building, fire, and health inspections. The company also supports HUD and OHP programs at the federal level. Its proprietary VertexPlans software is used to streamline plan reviews, inspections, and reporting.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Additional ICC certifications, such as Plans Examiner or Building Inspector, are highly desirable.

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
• Company-provided vehicle
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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