SAFEbuilt · 1 day ago
Certified Building Official Hybrid
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yrSAFEbuilt is a company that provides Community Development services through a team of over 1600 experts. They are seeking a Certified Building Official to oversee daily activities in the Department of Building Safety, provide mentorship, and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
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Responsibilities
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
Performs field inspections of residential and commercial construction projects when required
Interacts with the public and explains 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
Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances
Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections
Maintains computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
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
Extensive knowledge of MN State Building Code administration
Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, 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 a considerable amount of independent judgment
Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced atmosphere
Candidate must stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the Minnesota State Building Codes and related standards
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
Understand and use smart phone and tablet functions and applications
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
Performs field inspections of residential and commercial construction projects when required
Interacts with the public and explains 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
Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances
Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections
Maintains computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software
Perform other related duties as required
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Matching 401K Plans
Wellness programs
Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses
Company
SAFEbuilt
Safebuilt is a provider of community development services for local governments and public agencies.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-11-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike McCurdie
President/CEO
William Brown
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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