Palm Beach County’s Planning, Zoning & Building Department recently announced the appointment of Melvin Corredor as the county’s new building official, effective Aug. 18.
Corredor brings more than 20 years of combined public and private sector experience, with a strong background in construction management, permitting, inspections and building code compliance. Prior to joining PZB, he was the building department manager at the Village of Wellington. He led process improvements, technology upgrades and customer service enhancements, improving the delivery of building services. His career also includes private construction industry experience in project management and supervisory roles.
A certified general and roofing contractor, Corredor holds more than 11 professional licenses from the State of Florida. He also holds the master code professional certification, the highest designation awarded by the International Code Council. Additionally, the Building Officials Association of Florida awarded Corredor its Plans Examiner of the Year award in 2021, reflecting his technical expertise, leadership and unwavering commitment to public safety.
Corredor is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, he is known for his focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. His leadership philosophy emphasizes servant leadership, integrity, accountability and building trust within his team and the community.
Corredor is committed to ensuring that the county’s building division delivers timely, consistent and professional service in support of safe, resilient and sustainable development throughout Palm Beach County.
