Building Code & Permitting Specialist

This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in building codes and permitting processes while working with AI systems designed to enhance construction permitting and regulatory compliance. As a Building Code & Permitting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in reviewing, annotating, and validating construction-related data, ensuring that AI models accurately interpret and navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

• Regulatory Data Annotation
  • Review and label construction documents, permit applications, site plans, and inspection reports.
  • Identify and classify code requirements, jurisdictional rules, and compliance elements across different regions.
• Quality Review & Validation
  • 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.
• Knowledge Contribution
  • 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.
• Model Evaluation & Feedback
  • Review AI-generated permit reviews, compliance summaries, and recommendations.
  • Provide structured feedback to improve regulatory reasoning and accuracy across jurisdictions.
• Documentation & Training Support
  • Contribute to standards for construction permitting annotation and onboarding materials.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong familiarity with building codes, permitting workflows, and jurisdictional requirements. Preferred backgrounds include:

• Permit Expeditors: Experience coordinating with city agencies, submitting permits, and managing inspection processes.
• Architects: Strong knowledge of building codes, design compliance, and plan preparation.
• Government Reviewers / Plan Examiners: Experience reviewing and approving permits within municipal or state agencies.

We are initially seeking experts with deep expertise in one of the following jurisdictions:

• California
• Texas
• Florida