Building Official

Job Description:

The Building Official position offers a unique opportunity for a professional to work remotely. The incumbent in this position will see a diversity of projects including multi-family residential, mixed-use buildings, as well as, single-family residential projects. We are seeking a candidate who is hardworking, desires growth, is proactive and has the technical expertise and administrative skills as defined in the job description. Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) language skill is a must.

Qualification:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of plan checking and plan review processes.
• Understanding of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, energy, housing, zoning, and related codes.
• Technologically savvy; as a technology focused company, the building official needs to be able to navigate our in-house software and learn additional software as needed.
• Understanding of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation knowledge is expected.
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain a variety of manual and computerized files, record-keeping, and project management systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manages established plan review and inspection processes including recommending and bringing changes when needed, in conference with leadership.
• Manages the plan review and inspection team, developing individual relationships with the plan reviewers and inspectors, addressing their concerns, supervising them, training them and leading them
• Builds cohesion and unity in the team through excellent leadership
• Does quality control of plan reviews performed by plan reviewers, sending out high quality plans.
• Meets and confers with department staff regarding interpretations of the building code, processing of complex projects, and the assignment and monitoring of work.
• Resolves interpretation issues relating to the adopted building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes; enforces Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to construction.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to building activities and projects; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building, plan review, and permitting codes and regulations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $90,000.00 Yearly Salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with an excellent 5% company matching
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote but the candidate needs to be in Houston, TX or in 50 miles radius of Houston.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• plan review or inspection: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• relevant ICC certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000