The City of Springfield, Missouri, seeks a confident, future-focused, and collaborative leader with a high level of discernment and knowledge in the building development industry for its next Director of Building Development Services. 

 The ideal candidate for the Director of Building Development Services will demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to lead a team of 30 professionals who provide a wide range of services to Springfield businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and developers. This position is critical to business and residential development throughout the City and serves as a liaison to multiple community groups and organizations. Building Development Services continues to focus on providing progressive, easy-to-use services to the Springfield community. Additionally, the position ensures safety through overseeing the enforcement of municipal ordinances and codes for construction of privately-owned improvements, and zoning regulations.

The City of Springfield offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• No-cost employee-only health insurance
• Pension through the Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) with employee contribution made 100% by the City and full vesting after five years
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan with employer match programs
• Generous leave time with holiday, vacation, floating holidays, exempt, and sick leave
• A car allowance of $430 per month

Living in Springfield, Missouri

The Springfield community offers a great quality of life, including medical, retail and education services, coupled with high-quality cultural, entertainment and recreation venues. Springfield has a cost of living lower than the national average as well as strong community support and involvement. To discover more about life in Springfield, please visit https://www.liveinspringfieldmo.com/.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, Business Management or a related area.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with current multiple and appropriate ICC building, commercial, and residential certifications

AND 

• At least five years of related responsible professional work experience, including supervisory and management level experience.

Licensing/Certification

• Related International Code Council (ICC) certifications or registration as a Professional Architect or Engineer.

The position is open through July 28, 2024. Candidate must apply on the City of Springfield, Missouri Jobs site to be formally considered for the position. Compensation depends on qualifications.