Certified Building Official Hybrid

Certified Building Official - Hybrid / Minneapolis, MN

SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but the reason for our success is our people. Over 1600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each Team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Certified Building Official to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunities 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.

• Act and perform the required duties as the Designated Building Official for a number of communities.
• Provide leadership to staff while overseeing and directing the daily activities of the Department of Building Safety.
• Provide mentorship and training to department staff.
• Responsible for the completion of staff quality assurance evaluations.
• Responsible for department improvements, policies, code interpretations, and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the department operates within budgetary parameters.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of department billing to clients.
• Work closely with municipal staff and attend council/board meetings.
• Perform plan review of residential and commercial construction projects when required.
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings.
• Work with owners and contractors to achieve code‑compliant solutions.
• Perform field inspections of residential and commercial construction projects when required.
• Interact with the public and explain technical information to both technically and non‑technically trained individuals.
• Read and understand residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Provide recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances.
• Maintain accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections.
• Maintain computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Extensive knowledge of MN State Building Code administration.
• Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology.
• Ability to positively interact with staff, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced atmosphere.
• Stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the Minnesota State Building Codes and related standards.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding and use of smartphone and tablet functions and applications.

• MN Certified Building Official required.
• Experience in field inspections and plan review of residential and commercial projects required.
• Must meet the qualifications to apply for the MN Department of Labor and Industry approval for the performance of inspections and plan review on public buildings and State‑Licensed facilities.
• MN Driver’s License required.

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).

• Visual acuity sufficient to read…