Building Code & Permitting Specialists
Mercor • Remote • Posted 22 days ago
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Pay Rate
$77.5/task
Posted
22d ago
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About this Role
Mercor is hiring Building Code & Permitting Specialists on behalf of a partner developing AI systems to streamline construction permitting, regulatory compliance, and plan review workflows. In this role, you will apply your expertise in building codes, jurisdictional requirements, and permitting processes to review, annotate, and validate construction-related data, helping train AI models to accurately interpret and navigate regulatory frameworks. This role bridges real-world permitting and compliance workflows with applied AI, ensuring that jurisdiction-specific rules, edge cases, and review standards are correctly represented in model training.
Review and label construction documents, permit applications, site plans, and inspection reports
About the Role
Building Code & Permitting Specialists
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Data Annotation
Quality Review & Validation
Knowledge Contribution
Model Evaluation & Feedback
Documentation & Training Support
Requirements
Permit Expeditors
Architects
Government Reviewers / Plan Examiners
experts
Mercor is hiring Building Code & Permitting Specialists on behalf of a partner developing AI systems to streamline construction permitting, regulatory compliance, and plan review workflows. In this role, you will apply your expertise in building codes, jurisdictional requirements, and permitting processes to review, annotate, and validate construction-related data, helping train AI models to accurately interpret and navigate regulatory frameworks. This role bridges real-world permitting and compliance workflows with applied AI, ensuring that jurisdiction-specific rules, edge cases, and review standards are correctly represented in model training. 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 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 We are seeking candidates with strong familiarity with building codes, permitting workflows, and jurisdictional requirements. Ideal 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: We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- California
- Texas
- Florida
- California
- Texas
- Florida
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Generalist
Compensation Analysis
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($77.5/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.
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