BUILDING SERVICES DIRECTOR

About the role

The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional to serve as its next Building Services Director. This highly visible leadership role oversees permitting, inspections, plan review, floodplain administration, and code compliance operations in a dynamic and growing coastal community known for thoughtful planning, environmental stewardship, and exceptional quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a talented professional team
• Improve processes and enhance customer service delivery
• Guide safe, high-quality development across the Island
• Collaborate with residents, contractors, developers, and Town leadership
• Help shape the future of a critical municipal department

Requirements

• ICC Building Official Certification (required)
• Significant progressively responsible experience in building services, inspections, code administration, or related municipal operations
• Experience supervising and developing professional staff
• Strong knowledge of applicable building and safety codes

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise
• Organizational leadership skills
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach to public service

Skills

• Leadership
• Team management
• Customer service
• Code administration
• Project management
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Salary Range: $160,000 – $175,000
• Excellent benefits package including retirement benefits with 12% employer contribution match
• Relocation assistance may be considered

Pay

• $160,000 – $175,000

Schedule

• N/A