Senior Building Official: Code, Permits & Plan Review Leader

City of Maypearl; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin Development Services Department seeks a Building Official to lead building safety and permitting functions for a growing city. This role requires decisive, senior leadership with expertise in codes, plan review, and inspection practices.

The candidate will guide operations, mentor staff, and navigate political and regulatory environments to deliver service-oriented public safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ten years of work experience related to design, construction, or plan review.
• At least two years in lead or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead building safety, permitting and plan review operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and city leadership.
• Ensure compliance with international/national codes and local amendments.

Skills

Building codes

Leadership

Plan review

Inspection practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field

Job description

The City of Austin Development Services Department seeks a Building Official to lead building safety and permitting functions for a growing city. This role requires decisive, senior leadership with expertise in codes, plan review, and inspection practices.

The candidate will guide operations, mentor staff, and navigate political and regulatory environments to deliver service-oriented public safety outcomes.