Chief Building Official

Construction Association of Michigan; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Adrian seeks a Chief Building Official to lead the Building Department and supervise staff responsible for code enforcement, inspections, plan review, and administrative tasks. The role ensures compliance with state codes and city ordinances while guiding development review and inspection programs.

Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and substantial supervisory experience, with a strong command of construction methods, municipal codes, and leadership

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of construction codes, building inspection, and plan review practices.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building permitting and inspections and plan reviews.
• Manage the rental inspection program and code enforcement.
• Supervise personnel in the Building Department and administer functions.
• Ensure compliance with state construction codes and city ordinances.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Adrian is accepting applications for the position of Chief Building Official. Reporting to the City Administrator, the Chief Building Official is responsible for the efficient operation of City’s Building Department; and day-to-day supervision of departmental personnel, including code enforcement, inspection, planning/zoning, and administrative functions.

Responsibilities include oversight of building permitting and inspections, plan review, the City's rental inspection program, code and ordinance enforcement; and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspection services. The Chief Building Official performs residential and commercial building inspections and building plan reviews and is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable state construction codes and City ordinances.

Registration with the State of Michigan as a Building Official, Building Inspector, and Building Plan Reviewer is required. Candidates must possess considerable knowledge of applicable construction codes, building inspection and plan review practices, municipal ordinances, and building construction methods and materials.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred: equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and experience in building construction, code administration, inspection, plan review, or a related trade may be considered. Previous supervisory, management, or administrative experience is required. The successful candidate must possess strong leadership, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. A valid Michigan driver's license is required.