Deputy Building Official / Senior Inspector

SAFEbuilt • Redwood City, CA

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

Interwest is seeking a talented, leadership-minded professional to join our team in the San Francisco Bay Area as a Senior Building Inspector / Deputy Building Official. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted leadership role designed for a motivated self-starter who excels in both technical execution, administrative management, and relationship cultivation. In this role, you will provide direct supervision and leadership to a team of field inspectors and permit technicians within the assigned jurisdiction. You will manage these direct reports while remaining agile enough to perform field inspections and as needed in-house plan review. Additionally, you will step into Deputy Building Official role, serving as a critical regulatory anchor for the Building Official. Beyond technical and administrative enforcement, this position is deeply rooted in business development, high-level customer service, and proactive client relationship management—ensuring Interwest continues to deliver premier, seamless service that reflects our value back to the community the position will serve.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of local building codes, current construction procedures/technology, and modern building department permitting workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to positively interact with staff, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and municipal permitting logs.
• Candidate must stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the building codes.
• 5+ years of experience in municipal building inspections, code enforcement, or permit center operations.
• The ability to successfully obtain the ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification within the first one (1) year of employment is required.
• ICC Combination Residential and/or Commercial Building Inspector certifications

Nice To Haves

• CASp Certification is highly preferred.
• California-specific licenses and certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and operational guidance to a team of building inspectors and permit technicians; manage direct reports, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee daily field and counter resource allocation.
• Act as the designated Deputy Building Official, interpreting codes, resolving complex disputes, and ensuring municipal operations align with state mandates.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients, developers, and contractors, delivering elite customer service and maintaining high-level relationship health.
• Identify opportunities to expand Interwest service footprint within San Diego County by demonstrating proactive problem-solving and consultative regulatory support to current and prospective clients.
• Performs daily field inspections of residential, commercial, and public facility construction projects across client jurisdictions to ensure compliance on an as-needed basis. (upon client request and/or sick and vacation time fill-in)
• Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of city, State, Federal, and construction standards, as well as local ordinances.
• Review primarily residential plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details, entering results into permitting software.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Salary Range: 140,000 - 155,000; Plus Annual Bonus
• This position includes a dedicated company vehicle and a fuel card for all travel between client jurisdictions.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• Full retirement benefits with a competitive corporate company match.
• Continuous access to internal, free continuing education unit (CEU) training opportunities via our Learning Management System to maintain and expand your certifications.
• Pay increases tied to new certifications.

What This Job Offers

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