Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationSales
About this role
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: Unlimited PTO (restrictions apply) and 12 paid holidays annually
- 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
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, VertexPlans, 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: Empower clients with cutting-edge technologies and certified inspectors to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable solutions.
Apply Now to Join Our Team!
Aoka is an equal opportunity employer (EEO), providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.