Building Official

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-time

Lead, Influence, and Shape Building Safety as a Building Official

Are you an experienced building professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join Aoka as a Certified Building Official (CBO) and lead a team of building inspectors while serving as a subject matter expert for our sales team — making a tangible impact on construction quality, safety, and code enforcement across Houston.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Top Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 annually, reflecting your experience and leadership


• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with 5% company match


• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 3weeks of paid time off to start, 1 week of paid sick leave , and 12 paid holidays each year


• Career Growth & Authority: Supervise building inspectors, manage inspection programs, support sales as a subject matter expert, and influence company practices


• Tools to Succeed: Company-provided vehicle, access to ongoing training, and professional development opportunities

What You’ll Do

• 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

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