Permitting Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

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 D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: Building Code & Permitting Specialists (ONLY Cal & FL) Type:Contract Compensation:$65–$90/hour Location:Remote Role Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Must-Have Strong familiarity with building codes, permitting workflows, and jurisdictional requirements. Experience coordinating with city agencies, submitting permits, and managing inspection processes. Strong knowledge of building codes, design compliance, and plan preparation. Experience reviewing and approving permits within municipal or state agencies. Deep expertise in one of the following jurisdictions: Chula Vista, Tampa, Palm Beach County, Pinellas County, Sunny Isles, Jacksonville, Surfside. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: [link removed]For any help or support, reach out to: [link removed] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas