Building Division Director

Building Division Director

Salary

$114,000.00 - $172,000.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Appointed

Job Number

26-03841

Department

Department of Planning and Development

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

Gwinnett County is seeking a proven leader to serve as its next Building Division Director in the Department of Planning and Development. This position provides strategic, managerial, and technical direction to the Building Division, which is responsible for reviewing plans and conducting inspections to ensure buildings and structures conform with applicable building and construction codes. The Division Director will be part of the department's leadership team and will consistently work to maintain a positive and inclusive culture on the team. The Division Director will also demonstrate an innovative, solution-oriented approach that supports implementation of the County's adopted plans and strategic priorities.

Essential Duties

• Manages the daily operations and activities of the Building Division, which is responsible for reviewing plans and conducting inspections to ensure buildings and structures conform with applicable building and construction codes.
• Interprets code, recommends code amendments to reflect industry trends and address emerging issues, and monitors amendments to State codes.
• Coordinates across divisions and departments on resident concerns, building, development, and special projects.
• Attends meetings and presents to internal and external stakeholders such as the Development Advisory Committee and Atlanta Homebuilders Association.
• Manages, reviews, and participates in the collection and processing of data and information; prepares and reviews a variety of related reports, statements, and communications; audits a variety of data for quality control purposes.
• Coordinates tracking and resolution of complaint cases investigations from the general public, department leadership, County departments, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads special projects such as technology enhancements, and the developing and updating of standard operating procedures and training materials.
• Monitors Division performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness, responsiveness, and customer service outcomes.
• Manages budget development and administration for the Division, allocates resources, approves expenditures, and reviews financial statements.
• Oversees recruitment, training, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation of Division staff.
• Promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability, in support of the department's workplace culture.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grade

The grade for this position is 303.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Public Speaking Duties

• Presenting to Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field AND

• Nine years of progressively responsible experience in architecture, construction project management, plan review, or inspections, to include three years of supervisory experience.

• Thorough understanding of building and construction codes.

• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Five (5) years supervisory experience.
• Experience leading a building construction project from inception to completion

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

How many years of progressively responsible experience in architecture, construction project management, plan review, or inspections do you have?

• None
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 13 years
• 13 years to less than 15 years
• 15 years or more

03

Describe your progressively responsible experience in architecture, construction project management, plan review, or inspections. Include the number of years. If none, type N/A.

04

How many years of upper management or supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

05

Describe your upper management or supervisory experience. If none, type N/A.

06

Do you have Project Management experience?

• Yes
• No

07

Describe your Project Management experience along with the number of years. If none, type N/A.

08

Do you have experience leading a building construction project from inception to completion?

• Yes
• No

09

If answered yes to the above question, describe your leadership experience during this building construction project.

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com