Housing Codes & Policy Lead

Building-Industry-Association-of-Washington; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401K retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) is seeking a Codes & Policy Manager to lead advocacy on state building codes, develop housing data, and support grassroots engagement across Washington’s residential construction industry. The role reports to the Vice President – Industry Partnerships & Research in Tumwater, WA.

This full-time, non-exempt position collaborates with builders, remodelers, policymakers, and industry partners to advance practical code changes and informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in policy analysis, research, or advocacy, preferably within the building industry or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or on behalf of a team
• Passionate about the building industry and committed to advancing the interests of association members.
• Preferred familiarity with Washington State’s legislative and regulatory systems
• Preferred knowledge of building codes and regulations
• Self-starter and general curiosity are must-have traits to be successful in this position

Responsibilities

• Lead BIAW’s efforts on construction and energy codes at the Washington State Building Code Council
• Lead research and develop reports related to housing and the home building industry
• Develop data sets to create reports pertinent to home building and housing in Washington State
• Create useable and digestible reports for various stakeholders
• Establish a clearing house for the existing body of research related to housing and home building
• Be a conduit of information for local associations’ government affairs programs

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Advocacy

Written communication

Public policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) is seeking a Codes & Policy Manager to lead advocacy on state building codes, develop housing data, and support grassroots engagement across Washington’s residential construction industry. The role reports to the Vice President – Industry Partnerships & Research in Tumwater, WA.

This full-time, non-exempt position collaborates with builders, remodelers, policymakers, and industry partners to advance practical code changes and informed