Plan Examiner

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Building Code & Permitting Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65$90/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Review and label construction documents permit applications site plans and inspection reports. Ensure accurate annotation of code requirements jurisdictional rules and compliance elements.
• Audit annotated datasets for accuracy and alignment with local state and national building codes. Evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness in permit requirements zoning constraints and code compliance.
• Define annotation guidelines for interpreting building codes and jurisdictional differences. Provide expertise on edge cases such as mixed-use zoning variances and complex permitting scenarios.
• Review AI-generated permit reviews compliance summaries and recommendations. Provide structured feedback to improve regulatory reasoning and accuracy across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to standards for construction permitting annotation and onboarding materials.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong familiarity with building codes permitting workflows and jurisdictional requirements.
• Experience as Permit Expeditors coordinating with city agencies submitting permits and managing inspection processes.
• Architects with strong knowledge of building codes design compliance and plan preparation.
• Government Reviewers / Plan Examiners with experience reviewing and approving permits within municipal or state agencies.
• Deep expertise in one of the following jurisdictions: California Texas Florida.

Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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