Building Official

Aoka Engineering

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) required; additional ICC certifications (Plans Examiner, Building Inspector) highly desirable.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise building inspectors and manage inspection programs.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert supporting the sales team.
  • Conduct client visits for complex or escalated projects.
  • Administer and enforce building codes, safety, energy, and accessibility standards.
  • Oversee issuance of building permits and inspection reports.
  • Interpret complex codes and provide guidance to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with various departments for coordinated code enforcement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape building safety practices.
  • Engagement with a variety of stakeholders including clients and government departments.
  • Room for professional growth within a supportive team environment.
Full Job Description
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Employment Type: Full-time

Lead, Influence, and Shape Building Safety as a Building Official

Are you an experienced building professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join Aoka as a Certified Building Official (CBO) and lead a team of building inspectors while serving as a subject matter expert for our sales team - making a tangible impact on construction quality, safety, and code enforcement across DFW.

What You'll Do
  • 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
Qualifications
  • ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) required; additional ICC certifications (Plans Examiner, Building Inspector) highly desirable
  • 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

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