Building Official - Lead Inspections & Code Compliance

Aoka LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training opportunities

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Aoka LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Building Official to lead a team of building inspectors and serve as a subject matter expert for the sales group. You will oversee inspection programs, enforce building codes, and guide complex projects to ensure safety and quality in construction across Houston.

As a key leader, you will supervise inspectors, administer permits, and provide guidance to architects, engineers, and contractors while supporting continuous improvement and client

Qualifications

• ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in building inspection.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex code-related issues under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise building inspectors and manage inspection programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting the sales team.
• Conduct client visits 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.]
• CoT_job_summary_short: "COMPANY NAME: Aoka LLC\nKEY POINTS: Building Official leadership, inspections supervision, SME for sales, code enforcement, company vehicle"
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Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Code enforcement

Client-focused communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ICC Certified Building Official (CBO)

Job description

Aoka LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Building Official to lead a team of building inspectors and serve as a subject matter expert for the sales group. You will oversee inspection programs, enforce building codes, and guide complex projects to ensure safety and quality in construction across Houston.

As a key leader, you will supervise inspectors, administer permits, and provide guidance to architects, engineers, and contractors while supporting continuous improvement and client