Building Official
- Houston, TX, United States
$90,000 to $120,000 USD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $90,000 to $120,000 USD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in building inspection required
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Houston, 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 Houston.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Top Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 annually, reflecting your experience and leadership
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with 5% company match
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 3 weeks of paid time off to start, 1 week of paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays each year
- Career Growth & Authority: Supervise building inspectors, manage inspection programs, support sales as a subject matter expert, and influence company practices
- Tools to Succeed: Company-provided vehicle, access to ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
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
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in building inspection required
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience
- Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex code-related issues under pressure
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
About Aoka
Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Our proprietary software, VertexPlans, streamlines plan reviews, inspections, and reporting - ensuring faster turnaround times and better communication for our clients.
Our Values: Continuous Improvement | Diversity of Thought | Empathy | Focus
Our Vision: Using technology to reshape construction.
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Aoka is an equal opportunity employer (EEO), providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.