Director of Building & Code Enforcement

Town-of-Brooklin; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Brookline seeks a Building Commissioner to lead the Town’s building operations, including Code Enforcement, Inspectional Services, Public Buildings, and Capital Projects. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to ensure safety, compliance, and service delivery across municipal facilities.

Responsibilities include directing department operations, coordinating with Town departments, managing budgets, enforcing building codes and accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction or design, or ten years of experience in building construction or design supervision.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with responsibility for administrative operations and financial oversight.
• Ability to read and interpret complex plans, enforce regulations impartially, prepare budgets and reports, communicate effectively, and maintain relationships with applicants, contractors, and Town staff

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct Building Department operations, including building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and zoning enforcement, as well as Town construction and renovation projects.
• Administer maintenance and repair of all Town and School buildings.
• Collaborate with Sustainability & Natural Resources Division and other departments on energy efficiency and sustainable practices.
• Oversee departmental reporting to state and local stakeholders, including emissions and compliance inventories.
• Supervise a team of full-time employees, managing staffing levels, assignments, scheduling, hiring, performance evaluations, and records.
• Review and approve building plans for compliance with MA State Building Code, local bylaws, accessibility, the ADA, and related statutes.
• Lead enforcement actions, investigations, cease-and-desist orders, and coordination with Town Counsel.
• Serve as Secretary to the Building Commission and assist in oversight of building activities across the Town.
• Prepare and manage the departmental budget; present and defend budgets before Town boards; authorize expenditures and payroll/billing.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of departmental records and electronic records management; evaluate permitting processes to reduce barriers to access.
• Coordinate activities with Fire, Public Works, Schools, Assessors, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget oversight

Plan interpretation

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in building construction or design

Ten years of experience in building construction or design supervision

Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (Unrestricted)

State Certification as Inspector of Buildings or Building Commissioner

Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO)

Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License

Job description

The Town of Brookline seeks a Building Commissioner to lead the Town’s building operations, including Code Enforcement, Inspectional Services, Public Buildings, and Capital Projects. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to ensure safety, compliance, and service delivery across municipal facilities.

Responsibilities include directing department operations, coordinating with Town departments, managing budgets, enforcing building codes and accessibility