Director of Building Code & Compliance

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida seeks a strategic Director and Building Code Official to lead the in-house Building Department, overseeing plan reviews, permitting, inspections, and code interpretation across campus projects. You will manage staff, budgets, and policy development to ensure safe, compliant facilities.

The role requires Florida certification as Building Code Administrator and licensure as Plans Examiner in all four trades, with extensive collaboration with architects, engineers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with 6+ years in related field.
• Must hold Florida Building Code Administrator certification.
• Must hold Plans Examiner licensure in all four trades (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing).

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Department operations, programs, and staff.
• Oversee budgeting, expenditures, and operational planning.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and university leadership on construction compliance and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Code interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida certification as Building Code Administrator

Plans Examiner licensure (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

University of Central Florida seeks a strategic Director and Building Code Official to lead the in-house Building Department, overseeing plan reviews, permitting, inspections, and code interpretation across campus projects. You will manage staff, budgets, and policy development to ensure safe, compliant facilities.

The role requires Florida certification as Building Code Administrator and licensure as Plans Examiner in all four trades, with extensive collaboration with architects, engineers, and