Building Commissioner

The Town of Brookline seeks a Building Commissioner to lead the Town’s building operations in a dynamic, fast-paced municipal environment. This role oversees Code Enforcement/Inspectional Services, Public Buildings, and Capital Projects, which includes construction, renovation, building and zoning code enforcement, and facilities construction and maintenance for Town and School buildings. The Town is seeking a strong, forward-thinking leader who can evaluate and improve on the current organizational structure and operations while ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery.

• →Manage and direct Building Department operations, including building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and zoning enforcement, as well as Town construction and renovation projects.
• →Administer maintenance and repair of all Town and School buildings.
• →Collaborate closely with the Sustainability & Natural Resources Division and other departments on energy efficiency, environmental hazard mitigation, fossil-fuel-free initiatives, stormwater and water management, and sustainable materials practices.
• →Oversee departmental reporting to state and local stakeholders, including emissions and compliance inventories.
• →Supervise a team of full-time employees, managing staffing levels, assignments, scheduling, hiring, performance evaluations, and personnel records.
• →Review and approve building plans for compliance with the Massachusetts State Building Code, local zoning bylaws, accessibility regulations, the ADA, and related statutes.
• →Lead enforcement actions, including investigations, cease-and-desist orders, and coordination with Town Counsel.
• →Serve as Secretary to the Building Commission and assist in oversight of building activities across the Town.
• →Prepare and manage the departmental budget; present and defend budgets before Town boards and Town Meeting; authorize expenditures and oversee payroll and billing.
• →Ensure accurate maintenance of departmental records and computerized systems; regularly evaluate electronic records management and permitting processes to reduce barriers to access.
• →Coordinate activities with Town departments, including Fire, Public Works, Schools, Assessors, and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• →Perform related duties as required.

• →Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (Unrestricted)
• →State Certification as Inspector of Buildings or Building Commissioner
• →Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO)
• →Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License