Building Official & Plans Review Lead - Vehicle

SAFEbuilt; Newcastle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401K matching

Job summary

SAFEbuilt is seeking a Building Official/Working Inspection Manager to lead building department activities in the United States. This role involves enforcing code compliance, reviewing plans for commercial and residential projects, and supervising staff to deliver high-quality customer service to communities.

The candidate will need ICC certifications (CBO and inspector/plan examiner) and a valid driver’s license, with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures.
• Client and team management experience in a building department setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet state and local code compliance and reporting requirements.
• Apply building codes to day-to-day operations of the building department.
• Serve as liaison with clients and ensure high quality customer service.
• Attend department and community meetings as required by the client.
• Perform plan reviews for commercial and residential structures.
• Provide inspection support as needed.
• Supervise building department staff.

Skills

Code knowledge

Client & team management

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Initiative & judgment

Self-motivated

Education

ICC Building Official (CBO)

ICC Certified Building Inspector/Plans Examiner (preferred)

ICC Residential/Commercial Inspector (preferred)

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SAFEbuilt is seeking a Building Official/Working Inspection Manager to lead building department activities in the United States. This role involves enforcing code compliance, reviewing plans for commercial and residential projects, and supervising staff to deliver high-quality customer service to communities.

The candidate will need ICC certifications (CBO and inspector/plan examiner) and a valid driver’s license, with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication.