About the role
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, 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 DFW.
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 3 weeks 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; additional ICC certifications (Plans Examiner, Building Inspector) highly desirable * Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in building inspection, code enforcement, or construction management * Proven leadership and supervisory experience * Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex code-related issues under pressure * Excellent communication and client-facing skills