Building Official

Building Official - North Corridor, IL

Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers-hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Building Official to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You'll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.

• Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department.

• Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service

• Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client.

• Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential in all trades.

• Perform inspection support as needed.

• Supervise building department staff.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures

• Client and team management experience in a building department setting

• Have solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exercise initiative and display independent judgment

• Be self-directed and self-motivated

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• ICC Certified Building Official

• Inspection and plan review experience for commercial and residential structures.

• Experience supervising building department staff

• ICC Master Code Professional preferred

• ICC Plan Review certifications in multiple trades preferred

• ICC Inspector certifications in multiple trades preferred

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and strong benefit package

More About SAFEbuilt: One of the fastest growing providers of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 700 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/

With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1100 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.