Head of Building Safety & Code Compliance

City of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh seeks an experienced Chief Building Official to lead Building Safety, overseeing inspections, plan reviews, and code enforcement to ensure safe, compliant construction citywide.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, interpret complex building codes, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and customer service. This role requires strategic leadership and a commitment to public safety.

Qualifications

• 9+ years' supervisory level experience in residential/commercial construction inspection
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Responsibilities

• Lead Building Safety Operations: oversee inspection and plan review activities ensuring consistent code application
• Manage and develop staff: supervise inspection and plan review personnel and promote professional growth
• Provide technical expertise and code interpretation for complex issues
• Improve operational performance with workload, timelines, and service metrics
• Collaborate with City departments, regulators, and stakeholders
• Support strategic planning and code compliance initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Building codes

Inspections

Plan review

Staff development

Stakeholder communication

Data-driven decisions

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EnerGov

Job description

The City of Raleigh seeks an experienced Chief Building Official to lead Building Safety, overseeing inspections, plan reviews, and code enforcement to ensure safe, compliant construction citywide.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, interpret complex building codes, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and customer service. This role requires strategic leadership and a commitment to public safety.