Building Services Manager - City of Fresno

Building Services Manager

• Monthly Salary Range: $13,468-$16,409
• The city is seeking a strong leader who is highly motivated and organized and possesses the ability to accomplish goals with a high degree of diplomacy, compassion and sound independent judgment.
• This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Assistant Director and Department Director.

Under direction of the Assistant Director of Planning & Development, the incumbent will plan, organize, and manage the operations of the Building Services Division, including plan check and inspection services, and will serve as the City Building Official in providing enforcement and interpretation of all state and local building codes, ordinances and regulations related to life, health and safety of the citizens of the City as it relates to the construction, use, and occupancy of structures.

The Building Services Manager manages comprehensive activities within the assigned programs of the Building and Safety Services Division. Incumbents oversee subordinate staff, including professional engineers. Selects, trains, directs, prepares performance evaluations, and recommends disciplinary actions for subordinate staff.

The Division

Building and Safety Services is responsible for permit processing, plan review, and inspections for public and private projects. The team provides public counter services, plan review for residential projects and commercial projects, and field inspections for code compliance during the construction phase of a project. The Permits Center includes public counter processes and public services; comprehensive plan checking for residential, commercial, and industrial projects; permit issuance; and specialty inspection support services as required. The Inspection Services Program includes comprehensive inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects; and specialty plan check services as required. The Land and Engineering program processes various types of subdivision maps, development agreements, land development covenants and administers water, sewer and urban growth management fees as required. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, organizes, and manages staff engaged in the operation of plan review, inspection, and public counter services for enforcement of state and local codes, ordinances, and regulations related to life, health, safety, accessibility, structural, grading, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy efficiency, and green building

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures
• Provides technical code interpretations and responds to engineers, architects, and members of the construction industry; renders decisions related to application of state and local codes and regulations and provides acceptable solutions to complex design and construction issues

• Establishes and provides written policies and procedures related to the implementation and enforcement of state and local codes and regulations
• Plans, organizes and manages staff engaged in official mapping records administration, development impact fee administration, special permit and plan review for public easement and infrastructure entitlements, geographical information system applications, permit management system land database inputs, quality control of official addresses, public sewer and water utility connections, and processing of various types of maps
• Compiles statistical data and prepares reports related to building permit activity used by various federal, state, and local agencies
• Provides leadership role to enforce all federal, state, and local building regulations
• Participates in the preparation and monitoring of the Building and Safety budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments
• Engages in plan check, front counter, and inspection services as required
• Provides preliminary review of major or complex projects with design professionals and customers

• Serve as the liaison for the Building Services Division with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues
• Acts as the Secretary to the Building Standards Appeals Board as required by California Building Code
• Attends and participates in various City Council, Planning Commission, Building Appeals Commission and other related meetings to represent department/division on various project, code, and policy issues

In addition, the incumbent will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of operational goals, policies, and procedures, and will provide oversight in the implementation of various work plans in support of Building Services. The incumbent must be able to effectively manage inspection programs while working collaboratively with the community, stakeholders, and other City departments.

How to Apply

• Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs to apply.
• ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 
• ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail and all applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. 
• Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application.

Applicant Responsibility

• Check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis
• Check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders.  Check these folders as well

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage.

Effective April 1st, 2026, the City of Fresno is transitioning to a new recruitment system, NEOGOV. An account in the new system will be required to apply for the City of Fresno job opportunities after this date. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field (Graduate Degree desirable);

AND

Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience in one or more of the following areas: architecture, engineering, construction, code enforcement, permit or plan review, inspection, land division and development, or a related field.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Special Requirements:

• Certification as a Certified Building Official (C.B.O.) by the International Code Council (ICC) is required
• Valid registration as a Professional Engineer, Civil Engineer or Architect by the State of California is desirable
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver’s license is required at time of appointment

• Healthcare Plan

• Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Time Off