Building Department Manager/Director

Zohorecruit; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

destinationone Consulting, Surrey Inner Northwest, Canada, seeks a Building Department Manager/Director to oversee the operations of the building department, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards, and guiding timely project approvals across jurisdictions.

You will lead staff, develop and enforce policies, review plans, permits, and inspections, coordinate with other departments, monitor performance, and present reports, budgets, and recommendations to municipal

Qualifications

• Relevant certification or diploma in Building Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a management or leadership role within a building department or related area.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills with experience in managing teams and departmental operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing building and regulatory issues.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with municipal officials and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the building department, including supervising staff and operations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies to ensure code compliance and safety.
• Oversee review and approval of building plans, permits, and inspections.
• Coordinate with other municipal departments and stakeholders on approvals.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance and drive efficiency.
• Provide leadership, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Prepare and present reports, budgets, and recommendations to authorities.
• Stay informed about changes in building codes, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Certification or Diploma in Building Management or Public Administration

Job description

destinationone Consulting | Direct Placement

Building Department Manager/Director

Surrey Inner Northwest, Canada | Posted on 09/08/2025

destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including Healthcare, Health Tech, Government, Municipalities, Non-Profits, Legal, Public Accounting, Food and more. We are proactively building a data bank for opportunities in these fields. By applying, you ensure our recruiters can quickly match you with suitable roles when they arise.

Location: Various locations across British Columbia

As aBuilding Department Manager/Director, you will oversee and manage theoperations of the building department to ensure compliance with building codes,regulations, and safety standards. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring theefficient operation of the department and the successful execution of buildingprojects within the jurisdiction.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Lead and manage the buildingdepartment, including supervising staff, overseeing departmentaloperations, and ensuring effective performance.
• Develop, implement, andenforce policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance withbuilding codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Oversee the review andapproval of building plans, permits, and inspections to ensure adherenceto local codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with othermunicipal departments, agencies, and stakeholders to address and resolvebuilding-related issues and facilitate project approvals.
• Monitor and evaluatedepartmental performance, identify areas for improvement, and implementstrategies to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Provide leadership andsupport to department staff, including training, mentoring, and performancemanagement.
• Prepare and present reports,budgets, and recommendations to municipal authorities and stakeholdersregarding building department activities and initiatives.
• Stay informed about changes in building codes,regulations, and industry best practices to ensure departmental practices areup-to-date and effective.
  

Requirements

• Relevant certification ordiploma in Building Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a management or leadership role within a building department or relatedarea, with a strong understanding of building codes and regulations.
• Excellent leadership andorganizational skills with experience in managing teams and departmentaloperations.
• Strong analytical andproblem-solving skills for addressing complex building and regulatoryissues.
• Effective communicationskills for interacting with municipal officials, stakeholders, and thepublic.
• Ability to develop and implement policies,procedures, and strategic plans to improve departmental performance.