Building Official

SAFEbuilt; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Matching 401K plans

Paid time off

Career progression through paid training

Job summary

A leading community development provider is looking for a Building Official in Estes Park, CO. This role involves ensuring compliance with building codes, serving as a liaison with clients, and supervising department staff. The ideal candidate will have ICC certifications, strong communication skills, and management experience in a building department. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $118,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with client and team management in a building department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state and local codes.
• Liaise with clients to ensure high service delivery.
• Perform plan reviews and inspection support.
• Supervise building department staff.

Skills

Knowledge of building codes

Computer skills (MS Office)

Verbal and written communication

Initiative and independent judgment

Self-directed and self-motivated

Education

ICC Building Official certification

ICC Inspector certifications in multiple trades

Experience in plan review for commercial and residential structures

Job description

Building Official - Estes Park, CO

SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but the reason for our success is our people. Over 1600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each Team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Building Official to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunities for dynamic, motivated self‑starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day‑to‑day functions of the building department.
• Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service.
• Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client.
• Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential in all trades.
• Perform inspection support as needed.
• Supervise building department staff.

Skills/Knowledge

• Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures.
• Have solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercise initiative and display independent judgment.
• Be self‑directed and self‑motivated.

Education/Certification/Experience

• ICC Building Official certification.
• ICC Inspector certifications in multiple trades preferred.
• Inspection and Plan review experience for commercial and residential structures.
• Client and team management experience in a building department setting.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).

Vision & Hearing

• Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.

Manual Dexterity

• Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.

Work Environment

• Work performed in both office and field settings.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
• Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses. Salary: $110,000-$118,000.

More About SAFEbuilt: http://safebuilt.com/

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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