Chief Building Official - Vail, CO

Loading... Please wait. Expand Show Other Jobs Job Saved Save Job Chief Building Official - Vail, CO Town of Vail, CO Facebook X LinkedIn Share Application First Name Last Name Email address Captcha / Bot Check Copy from here to here Click to hear these letters. What is this? The application opened in a new tab. You may close this popup. By using this feature you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Details Posted: 23-Jul-26 Location: Vail, Colorado Type: Full Time Salary: $86,726- $141,882.50 Categories Engineering Salary Details DOE/DOQ The Town of Vail, Colorado is seeking an experienced and collaborative Chief Building Official to lead its Building Safety & Inspection Services Division. This is an exceptional opportunity to oversee permitting, plan review, inspections, and code administration while helping preserve the architectural excellence and quality of life that make Vail one of the nation's most recognized mountain communities. Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the Chief Building Official will provide technical leadership, supervise a team of inspectors and plans examiners, oversee implementation of future ICC code updates, and foster outstanding customer service while ensuring the highest standards of public safety. The ideal candidate is an experienced municipal building official and collaborative leader with extensive expertise in building codes, permitting, inspections, and code administration. They possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to developing staff while fostering a positive, accountable, and customer-focused culture. This individual communicates effectively with residents, contractors, architects, engineers, elected officials, and community partners, translating complex code requirements into practical solutions. They exercise sound judgment, balance customer service with consistent enforcement of life-safety standards and thrive in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, public safety, and preserving Vail's distinctive mountain character. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a closely related field (or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience)Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in building code administration or a closely related fieldMinimum four International Code Council (ICC) certificationsValid Colorado Driver's License (or ability to obtain) Preferred Qualifications ICC Building Plans Examiner certificationICC Building Inspector certificationICC Mechanical Inspector certificationICC Plumbing Inspector certificationCertified Building Official (CBO)Extensive knowledge of construction practices, permitting systems, municipal building safety operations, and modern building codes The salary range for this position is $86,726-$170,259 with an expected hiring range of $86,726- $141,882.50 DOE/DOQ. Apply Here: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/vail-co-chief-building-official/ For More Information On This Position, Contact Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President larrygilley@governmentresource.com | 325-660-4208 Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Town Of Vail, CO SGR exists to help local governments be more successful by Recruiting, Assessing, and Developing Innovative, Collaborative, Authentic Leaders. SGR provides a comprehensive scope of executive recruitment services. Each executive recruitment is tailored to meet the client's specific needs, providing a high degree of personal attention to each search conducted. Our role is to find the person who is the very best possible match for your organization. SGR devotes tremendous energy to understanding your organization's unique culture, environment, and local issues to ensure a great "fit" with regard to values, philosophy, and management style. Connections working at Town of Vail, CO More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.nfbpa.org/jobs/22449020/chief-building-official-vail-co