Lead Building Official & Code Compliance Expert

Aoka LLC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 5% company match

2 weeks paid time off

1 week paid sick leave

12 paid holidays

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Aoka is seeking a Certified Building Official (CBO) to lead a team of building inspectors in San Antonio, TX. You will supervise inspection programs, enforce codes, and serve as a subject matter expert for the sales team.

In this role you’ll oversee permits, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and reports, while guiding architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners through complex code interpretations.

Qualifications

• ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in building inspection.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex code-related issues under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise building inspectors and manage inspection programs
• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting the sales team
• Conduct client visits as needed for complex or escalated projects
• Administer and enforce municipal, state, and federal building codes, safety, energy, and accessibility standards
• Oversee issuance of building permits, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and inspection reports
• Interpret complex codes and provide guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners
• Collaborate with fire, planning, zoning, engineering, and public works departments for coordinated code enforcement
• Manage appeals, code updates, and ordinance revisions
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on inspections, permitting, and code compliance

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Client-facing

Education

ICC Certified Building Official (CBO)

Tools

VertexPlans

Job description

Aoka is seeking a Certified Building Official (CBO) to lead a team of building inspectors in San Antonio, TX. You will supervise inspection programs, enforce codes, and serve as a subject matter expert for the sales team.

In this role you’ll oversee permits, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and reports, while guiding architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners through complex code interpretations.