Building Official
けんちくしゅじ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An administrative role that reviews and processes confirmation applications for building design documents and structural calculations based on the Building Standards Act, ensuring building safety and legal compliance.
Description
Building Officials, as administrative staff of local governments, review building confirmation application documents (design documents, structural calculations, etc.) under the Building Standards Act and issue confirmation certificates if compliance is determined. After construction starts, they conduct on-site inspections such as foundation work, intermediate inspections, and completion inspections to verify that the work complies with regulations, providing corrective guidance as needed. Architect qualifications are required for Building Officials, and key duties also include stakeholder negotiations, record management, and responding to legal amendments.
Future Outlook
Labor shortages due to aging are a challenge. Demand for highly specialized Building Officials remains stable amid legal amendments and increasing large-scale constructions, with expected improvements in business efficiency through ICT adoption.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Excellent communication skills / Possesses fairness and impartiality / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Hybrid Work / On-site Inspections / Team Work / Transfers Possible
Career Path
Junior Building Official (Contract/Part-time) → Building Official (Full-time) → Chief Building Official → Senior Building Official → Building Guidance Officer / Section Chief Level
Required Skills
Administrative Procedures / CAD Drawing Understanding / Confirmation Application Document Review / Inspection Report Preparation / Structural Calculation Document Interpretation
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / English Technical Document Reading Ability / Excel (Advanced) / GIS Basics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for accurately understanding and judging regulations and structural calculations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to check every detail during regulatory reviews. |
| Communication Skills | Communication skills are crucial due to frequent negotiations and guidance with applicants. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work focuses on following existing regulations rather than generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Architect
- Second-Class Architect
Aliases
- Building Confirmation Reviewer
Related Jobs
- Architect
- Architectural Construction Management Engineer
- Building Confirmation Inspector