Regional Director of Field Operations - Houston

Major Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and direct the regional municipal operations;
• Supervise workflow of assigned staff;
• Evaluate work products, methods, and procedures;
• Aid Director of Operations in recruitment and hiring of staff to support the workload;
• Ensure inspections are performed in a timely manner, and in accordance with established procedures;
• Cookordination inspection activities with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies to resolve issues and enhance customer service;
• Conduct meetings with project stakeholders, property owners, developers, and designers to explain codes, policies, and procedures and to mediate/resolve conflicts and respond to questions concerning field inspection activities;
• Provide oversight for complex projects during the inspection and review process if needed and monitor the tracking and progress of projects;
• Analyze and make recommendations to policies, methods, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of inspection operations;
• Ensure uniform application and implementation of ordinances, codes, standards, and regulations through inspection activities;
• Respond to inquiries and concerns from engineers, architects, contractors, staff, and the public regarding field inspection issues;
• Interpret codes, standards, laws, and regulations; resolves building code issues during the inspection process in the field;
• Conduct research and analysis of complex technical issues; evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations;
• Monitor performance measures and prepare related reports;
• Oversight of all IAS evaluations and reports pertaining to inspection personnel;
• Participate in the administration of building permit system, records management, and technology improvements to enhance operations and customer service;
• Stay current with new development or changes in codes, standards, materials, and technology;
• Perform other duties as assigned and required by Director of Operations – Central Region.

Develop Specific Growth Strategies

• Generate leads, growth, and market awareness, directly leading to revenue growth in the region.

Education And Experience

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field;
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspections;
• Two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity pertaining to inspections and building department/divisions.

Additional Requirements

• Include Certification as a Combination Residential and Commercial Inspector or Certified Building Official by the International Code Council (ICC) is required (Master Code Professional preferred/encouraged);
• Excellent customer service/problem solving skills and ability to work well with internal staff and team;
• Periodic travel will be required as needed and attendance at related trade shows will be necessary;
• After-hours work will be required as needed for Council Meetings, Client Workshops, Travel, etc.

Communication, Knowledge, and Understanding

• Consistent and regular communication will be expected at a high level with all staff and clients.