Builder/Architect/Engineer Expert Consultant (Part-Time Contractor)
Brain Co. · United States
- Hybrid
- Temporary
- $50,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Advise AI product teams on permitting processes.
- Review AI output for accuracy and gaps.
- Share jurisdiction-specific permitting knowledge.
- Test AI software with real permit packages.
- Part-time advisor role, 2+ hours weekly.
About the role
About Brain Co.
Brain Co. is at the leading edge of productionizing artificial intelligence for real-world problems, propelling advancements and shaping the future with pioneering work. Our mission is to ensure that the transformative powers and automation of AI are applied to real-world problems in various governments where manual work is still dominant.
About The Role
Brain Co. is building the world's first AI-native permitting, and we need people who've actually done the work to help us get it right. You would play a role in helping shape AI Permitting in the US. We're looking for 1) homebuilders and developers - production builders, custom builders, small regionals, and 2) architects, and 3) engineers to join us as part-time advisors. You'll work directly with our product and GTM teams, telling us where our AI falls short, what would actually change how you operate, and what it would take for a tool like this to earn a place in your workflow. We are looking for someone for a minimum of 2 hours per week for 3-4 months. Opportunity to extend as needed.
What You'll Do
- Walk us through how you submit - Tell us what is included, what you’ve learned to front-load, where submissions get tripped up.
- Use the product on a project - Run a real permit package through our software alongside normal process.
- Tell us where we are wrong - Review AI output on real permit submissions and flag errors, gaps, or misapplied code.
- Jurisdiction knowledge - Help us understand how review actually works across different jurisdictions and permit types.
- Help us learn what a good submissions looks like - Review sample packages and tell us what would sail through, come back with comments, or get rejected.
Who We're Looking For
- Someone who has personally submitted permits, not managed the process from a distance, but actually prepared packages, responded to comments, and tracked submissions through approval.
- Active or former plans examiner, permit engineer, architect of record, or homebuilder, anyone whose name is on the drawings or whose desk the rejection letter lands on.
- Deep knowledge of how permitting actually works in Florida, Texas, or California, the codes, the departments, the local amendments, and the unwritten rules.
- Enough history with a jurisdiction to tell us what reliably gets approved, what comes back with comments, and what gets rejected outright.
- Opinions about what's broken and no hesitation sharing them - "this is wrong because..." is exactly what we need.
- Open to sharing examples on applications (passed and failed).
- No technical background required - your job is to tell us if the AI gets it right, not to explain how it works.
Key skills/competency
- Permitting
- AI
- Construction
- Real Estate Development
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Product Feedback
- Jurisdiction Knowledge
- Code Compliance
- AI Evaluation
Skills & topics
- AI Permitting Consultant
- Part-Time Advisor
- Homebuilder
- Developer
- Architect
- Engineer
- Permitting Expert
- AI Product Feedback
- Jurisdiction Knowledge
- Florida Permitting
- Texas Permitting
- California Permitting
- Construction Technology
- AI in Government
- Brain Co. Careers
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight direct experience in preparing and submitting permits, responding to comments, and tracking approvals.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your in-depth knowledge of permitting processes in Florida, Texas, or California, including codes and local amendments.
- Demonstrate your impact: Provide examples of how your insights have led to improvements or smoother processes in your past roles.
- Express your opinions: Be ready to articulate what's broken in current systems and share your constructive criticisms clearly and directly.
- Prepare for discussion: Anticipate questions about your experience with permit submissions and your understanding of AI's role in the process.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with AI product review concepts.,Prepare case studies of permit submissions.,Review common permitting code issues.,Understand AI output evaluation methods.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex permit submission experience.,How have you provided constructive criticism?,Share an example of navigating local amendments.,How do you define a 'good' permit submission?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific experience is Brain Co. seeking for this AI Permitting Consultant role?
- Brain Co. is looking for individuals who have personally submitted permits, prepared packages, responded to comments, and tracked them through approval. This includes active or former plans examiners, permit engineers, architects of record, or homebuilders who have hands-on experience, not just managerial oversight.
- What level of technical AI knowledge is required for the AI Permitting Consultant Advisor position?
- No technical AI background is required. Your role as a consultant is to evaluate the AI's output for accuracy and usability in real-world permitting scenarios, not to understand or explain the AI's inner workings.
- What jurisdictions are prioritized for the AI Permitting Consultant Advisor role?
- Brain Co. has a specific need for deep knowledge of how permitting works in Florida, Texas, or California. This includes understanding their specific codes, departments, local amendments, and the unwritten rules of these jurisdictions.
- How much time commitment is expected for the Part-Time AI Permitting Consultant Advisor role?
- The expected commitment is a minimum of 2 hours per week for an initial period of 3-4 months, with the opportunity to extend the engagement as needed based on project requirements.
- What will I be doing as a Part-Time AI Permitting Consultant Advisor at Brain Co.?
- As an advisor, you will guide product and GTM teams by explaining your permit submission process, testing the AI software with real projects, reviewing AI output for errors, sharing jurisdiction knowledge, and providing feedback on what constitutes a successful submission.
- Will I be expected to share examples of past permit applications?
- Yes, you will be asked to share examples of both passed and failed permit applications to help Brain Co. understand what works and what doesn't within different jurisdictions and permit types.
- What is the primary goal of Brain Co.'s AI-native permitting project?
- Brain Co.'s primary goal is to apply AI to solve real-world problems in government sectors, specifically by building the world's first AI-native permitting system to streamline and automate manual work in this area.