Building Official

Weintraub Engineering and Inspections, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401K Matching

Job summary

SAFEbuilt is seeking a Building Official to lead regional operations from Arlington to Tacoma, WA, with relocation assistance available. The role requires strategic oversight, staff development, and strong regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

The candidate will manage budgets, audits, and performance metrics while engaging with clients and community partners to promote safe, thriving communities. Travel is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Six years progressive experience in management.
• Background in Community Development or Building/Construction fields preferred.
• Familiarity with WA State building, plumbing, mechanical, fire and energy codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional financial oversight and planning in coordination with the Director of Operations.
• Plan, organize and direct staff in community development projects.
• Ensure regional locations meet goals for regulatory compliance, budget, and safety.
• Translate strategic goals into measurable outcomes.
• Develop regional work plans and execute them.
• Develop operational metrics and reporting for these metrics.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, and training with HR and Operations Director.
• Provide daily leadership and allocate resources across regional departments.
• Perform supervisory duties per policy and laws; manage performance and discipline.
• Travel to meet clients, service centers and attend company meetings as required.
• Promote SAFEbuilt through marketing and community relations within the region.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends through education, workshops, and publications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Travel flexibility

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

ICC Combination Commercial Certification desired

ICC Combination Residential Certification preferred

WA driver’s license (or able to obtain)

Job description

Building Official - Western Washington State

*Candidates can live anywhere from Arlington to Tacoma* *Relocation Available*

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.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• The Building Official is responsible for managing states financial oversight and planning in coordination and collaboration with the Director of Operations, responsible for customer service/satisfaction, employee training, internal and external growth, maximization of asset utilization, and achieving overall company goals in a given market of the region. Specific management duties include:
• Performs professional and administrative duties; plans, organizes and directs the professional, technical, skilled and semi-skilled staff in the implementation of projects and the administration of community development activities.
• Ensure that regionally assigned locations meets or exceeds its goals as it pertains to regulatory compliance, budget, account retention, safety and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for taking strategic goals and implementing them tomeasurableoutcomes
• Develops regional work plans and executes/implements plans.
• Development of operational metrics and communication for reporting againstthose metrics.
• Works directly with HR and Director of Operations to oversee the recruiting, hiring, and training needs.
• Provides daily leadership to employees within the regional departments and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and resource/staffing allocation.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsible for planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Travels to meet with prospective clients, customers, local service centers and attend company meetings, as required.
• Ensure thatSAFEbuiltis well promoted and properly represented through marketing and community relations within the region.
• Completes regional operations audits maintaining awareness of current state of affairs Conducts regional operations needs assessments, appraises performance and discusses solutions with the Director of Operations. Designs and implements quality control systems to support the goals of the operation.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in industry and operations management; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies, etc.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to manage responsibilities and priorities in a fast paced, growth oriented and time-critical environment, across a given market.
• Ability to respond, interact, and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent presentation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and written/oral communicationskills.
• Proficiencyin basic computer systems and applications required.
• Ability to demonstrate independent initiative, make sound decisions using effective problem-solving techniques.
• Effective ability to develop interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to develop and present comprehensive reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) in a professional manner.
• Ability to travelas part of job duties and functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree preferred, but not required
• Six years progressive experience in management
• Background in Community Development or Building/Construction fields preferred
• Familiarity with state laws, regulations, and requirements related to building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and energy codes as adopted and regulated within WA State
• Familiarity with basic concepts and understanding of state laws, regulations, and requirements related to planning within WA State
• Familiarity with basic concepts and understanding of state laws, regulations, and requirements related to civil projects and public works projects
• ICC Combination Commercial Certification desired and preferred
• ICC Combination Residential Certification preferred
• Valid WA driver’s licenseor able to obtain at time of hire

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: $100,000 - $122,000

Our employees are our greatest asset, with exceptionally certified individuals in all departments, including Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Fire Prevention, and Engineering, as well as full-service and supplemental Building Department services. SAFEbuilt invests in developing our employees, exploring innovative technology, and giving back to our communities.

In partnership with over 1200 communities, our talented experts make a difference in the cities and towns where we live and work. Through quality people and consistent service, SAFEbuilt plays an important role in continually improving lives by developing safe, thriving communities.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.