Deputy Building Official / Senior Inspector

Deputy Building Official / Senior Building Inspector

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities & Leadership Tasks

• Team Leadership & Management: 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.
• Deputy Building Official Duties: Act as the designated Deputy Building Official, interpreting codes, resolving complex disputes, and ensuring municipal operations align with state mandates.
• Client & Customer Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients, developers, and contractors, delivering elite customer service and maintaining high-level relationship health.
• Business Development Support: 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.
• Field Inspections: 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)
• Code Interpretation & Consultation: Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of city, State, Federal, and construction standards, as well as local ordinances.
• Plan Review Coordination: Review primarily residential plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Data & Permitting Management: Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details, entering results into permitting software.
• Operational Adaptability: Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Regulatory & Administrative Expertise: Extensive knowledge of local building codes, current construction procedures/technology, and modern building department permitting workflows.
• Diplomacy & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to positively interact with staff, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele.
• Judgement & Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
• Organization: Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Digital Proficiency: Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and municipal permitting logs.
• Professional Alignment: Candidate must stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the building codes.

Experience, Licenses & Certifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in municipal building inspections, code enforcement, or permit center operations.
• Certified Building Official (CBO): The ability to successfully obtain the ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification within the first one (1) year of employment is required.
• Inspector Certifications: ICC Combination Residential and/or Commercial Building Inspector certifications
• CASp Certification (Preferred): CASp Certification is highly preferred.
• California Context: California-specific licenses and certifications are highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: 140,000 - 155,000; Plus Annual Bonus
• Transportation: This position includes a dedicated company vehicle and a fuel card for all travel between client jurisdictions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• Retirement: Full retirement benefits with a competitive corporate company match.
• Professional Development: 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.

More about Interwest: https://interwestgrp.com/

Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery and Real Estate Acquisition throughout CA and NV. Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family in 2020.

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