Building Official
About the job
- ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification is required.
- A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in building inspection is required.
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience is required.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex code-related issues under pressure are required.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills are required.
- Supervise building inspectors and manage inspection programs.
- Serve as a subject matter expert supporting the sales team.
- Conduct client visits as needed for complex or escalated projects.
- Administer and enforce municipal, state, and federal building codes, safety, energy, and accessibility standards.
- Oversee issuance of building permits, plan approvals, occupancy certificates, and inspection reports.
- Interpret complex codes and provide guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners.
- Collaborate with fire, planning, zoning, engineering, and public works departments for coordinated code enforcement.
- Manage appeals, code updates, and ordinance revisions.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on inspections, permitting, and code compliance.
About the company
Aoka provides building department services to local, state, and federal government. It supports government agencies in managing building-related regulatory processes, such as permitting, plan review, and inspections, enabling efficient administration of building programs. The company’s approach appears focused on serving public sector clients, differentiating itself by specializing in government building departments rather than serving general commercial markets. Its goal is to help government agencies administer and oversee building regulations and compliance more effectively.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HUD awarded Aoka a $2.7 million construction inspection contract in January 2026.
- HUD added a $1.5 million CIS Southwest task order in July 2026.
- Del Rio renewed Aoka for permitting and zoning work on April 8, 2025.
What critics are saying
- HUD alone can dictate Aoka’s revenue; losing renewal bids in 2027 hurts hard.
- Aoka’s Blitzz dependence exposes core virtual inspections to vendor pricing and platform disruption.
- Aoka’s public footprint is thin; one federal contract loss could cripple 2027 growth.
What makes Aoka unique
- Aoka’s Vertex Plans bundles plan review, revisions, and virtual inspections into one workflow.
- Aoka won HUD construction inspection contracts in January 2026 and July 2026.
- Aoka operates multi-state offices in Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Budget