Building Code & Permitting Specialists (ONLY Cal & FL)
Mercor • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$65–$90/hr
Listed
119d ago
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About this Role
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About the 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.
Should be able to help decode the ICC website.
Key Responsibilities
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
Requirements
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
Work for 5 hours each week to start with
We are initially seeking experts with deep expertise in one of the following jurisdictions: 1 Chula Vista 2 Tampa 3 Palm Beach County 4 Pinellas County 5 Sunny Isles 6 Jacksonville 7 Surfside
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 Legal
Why This Role
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote Building Code & Permitting Specialists (ONLY Cal & FL) 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 Legal ecosystem.
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