Building Services Director
Lead building safety, permitting, inspections, and customer service operations in one of America's 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: $160,000 - $175,000
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.
A recruitment brochure is available here.
To learn more and apply, visit:
Pracademic Partners Current Recruitments
For questions or nominations, contact:
Dr. Ian M. Coyle, ICMA-CM
ian@pracademicpartners.com