Lead Building Official – Code Enforcement & Inspections

Aoka; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

2 weeks of paid time off

1 week of paid sick leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Aoka is seeking a Certified Building Official to lead a team of inspectors and act as the technical expert for the sales group. This on-site role focuses on enforcing municipal, state, and federal codes while supervising inspection programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

You will oversee permits, plan approvals, and occupancy certificates, guiding architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners through complex codes.

Qualifications

• ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in building inspection required.
• 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

Communication

Code enforcement

Analytical skills

Tools

VertexPlans

Job description

Aoka is seeking a Certified Building Official to lead a team of inspectors and act as the technical expert for the sales group. This on-site role focuses on enforcing municipal, state, and federal codes while supervising inspection programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

You will oversee permits, plan approvals, and occupancy certificates, guiding architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners through complex codes.