Building Official

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

• 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 2 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

• 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

• 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

About Aoka

Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Our proprietary software, Vertex Plans, streamlines plan reviews, inspections, and reporting- ensuring faster turnaround times and better communication for our clients.

Our Values:
Continuous Improvement | Diversity of Thought | Empathy | Focus

Our Vision
:
Using technology to reshape construction.

Aoka is an equal opportunity employer (EEO), providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.