Chief Building Official

Chief Building Official – Town of Vail, Colorado
75 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657

Deadline for the first review of applications: August 23, 2026

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 (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building code
administration or a closely related field
 Minimum four International Code Council (ICC) certifications
 Valid Colorado Driver’s License (or ability to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

 ICC Building Plans Examiner certification
 ICC Building Inspector certification
 ICC Mechanical Inspector certification
 ICC Plumbing Inspector certification
 Certified 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