Chief Building Official

About the role

The position is responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of the City of Lauderdale Lakes’ Building and Permitting Division and Code Compliance Division. It ensures full compliance with Florida Building Codes, the City’s Code of Ordinances, and all applicable land development regulations, safeguarding public health, safety, and welfare through consistent enforcement of building standards and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce the Florida Building Code, applicable local ordinances, and other construction regulations.
• Reviews plans for residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards.
• Completes onsite inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for compliance with building codes and safety standards.
• Oversight of plan review and inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial projects completed by assign staff and contractors, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards.
• Timely and accurate issuance of permits, certificates of occupancy, and related documents.
• Ensures Code Compliance by interpreting and enforcing the City's Ordinances while overseeing the code enforcement divisions proactive and reactive investigations of the interior and/or exterior of residential and commercial properties.
• Supervise and manage building division staff, including plan examiners, building inspectors, code enforcement officers, and administrative personnel.
• Contract Management - Manage contractors and contracts assigned to the division. Conduct training and provide guidance to staff to ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of codes.
• Evaluate staff performance and implement professional development programs.
• Oversee the review of building plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Resolve complex technical and code-related issues with architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in construction, building code, public health, safety, and welfare compliance.
• Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and operational standards for the division.
• Stay updated on changes to building codes, legislation, and best practices, ensuring the city remains in compliance with state and national standards.
• Provide technical support to city leadership, boards, and committees regarding building, construction, and code enforcement matters.
• Collaborate with developers, property owners, and contractors to ensure a smooth permitting and inspection process.
• Represent the City at public meetings, hearings, and other community events related to building, construction, and code enforcement activities.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve disputes regarding building code interpretations and enforcement actions.

  Qualifications

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, or related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection, construction, or code enforcement, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role preferred.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: In-depth knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes and regulations FBC. Strong understanding of modern construction methods and south Florida building and construction methods and requirements, HVHZ, and SFHAs materials, and safety standards. Effective leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and public relations abilities. Competency in interpreting architectural and engineering drawings. Proficient in permit tracking and code enforcement software.