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.
Qualifications:
- 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 computerised files, record-keeping, and project management systems.
- Organise and prioritise a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organise 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, memorandum, 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 - $120,000.00 Yearly Salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan with an excellent 5% company matching
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 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
Work Location: Remote but the candidate needs to be in Brownsville, TX or in 50 miles radius of Brownsville.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Experience:
- Building Inspection: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- relevant ICC certifications (Required)
Work Location: On the road