Building Official
About The Position
Aoka is seeking a Certified Building Official to lead building inspectors and manage inspection programs in Houston, Texas. 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 permits, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and inspection reports; and advises architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners on complex code matters. The role coordinates code enforcement with other departments, manages appeals and code updates, and maintains inspection, permitting, and compliance records. Aoka provides building department services to more than 80 cities across Texas and beyond, including planning and zoning, plan review, and building, fire, and health inspections. Its proprietary VertexPlans software supports plan reviews, inspections, and reporting.
Requirements
- ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification.
- 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 and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
