Building Services Director

Building Services Director

Lead building safety permitting inspections and customer service operations in one of Americas premier coastal communities.

The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking an experienced collaborative and forward-thinking professional to serve as its next Building Services Director. This highly visible leadership role oversees permitting inspections plan review floodplain administration and code compliance operations in a dynamic and growing coastal community known for thoughtful planning environmental stewardship and exceptional quality of life.

The next Director will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and mentor a talented professional team

• Improve processes and enhance customer service delivery

• Guide safe high-quality development across the Island

• Collaborate with residents contractors developers and Town leadership

• Help shape the future of a critical municipal department

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise organizational leadership skills and a collaborative customer-focused approach to public service.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

• ICC Building Official Certification (required)

• Significant progressively responsible experience in building services inspections code administration or related municipal operations

• Experience supervising and developing professional staff

• Strong knowledge of applicable building and safety codes

Salary Range: $160000 $175000

Excellent benefits package including retirement benefits with 12% employer contribution match. Relocation assistance may be considered.

Hilton Head Island offers an outstanding quality of life with world-class beaches biking trails boating golf dining and outdoor recreation along with a highly regarded municipal organization committed to innovation professionalism and exceptional public service.