Permitting Consultant - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr Hourly - AI Trainer
Mercor · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $90,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Review and label construction documents for AI training.
- Audit AI outputs for code and zoning compliance.
- Define annotation guidelines for building codes.
- Provide expertise on complex permitting scenarios.
- Feedback to improve AI regulatory reasoning.
About the role
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 Specialist
Type: Contract Compensation: $65–$90/hour Location: RemoteRole Responsibilities
- Review and label construction documents, permit applications, site plans, and inspection reports.
- Ensure accurate annotation of code requirements, jurisdictional rules, and compliance elements.
- 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 as Permit Expeditors coordinating with city agencies, submitting permits, and managing inspection processes.
- Architects with strong knowledge of building codes, design compliance, and plan preparation.
- Government Reviewers / Plan Examiners with experience reviewing and approving permits within municipal or state agencies.
- Deep expertise in one of the following jurisdictions: California, Texas, Florida.
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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. #hiringmercorKey skills/competency
- Building Codes
- Permitting Workflows
- Jurisdictional Requirements
- Permit Expediting
- Construction Documents
- AI Data Annotation
- Code Compliance
- Zoning Laws
- Architectural Design
- Plan Examination
Skills & topics
- Building Codes
- Permitting
- Building Code Specialist
- Permitting Specialist
- AI Trainer
- Remote
- Contract
- California
- Texas
- Florida
- Construction Documents
- Code Compliance
- Zoning
- Permit Expeditor
- Architect
- Plan Examiner
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight experience with building codes, permitting, and specific jurisdictions like California, Texas, or Florida.
- Prepare for AI interview: Understand that Mercor uses AI for initial screening, so ensure your resume is detailed and accurate.
- Demonstrate code expertise: Be ready to discuss your deep knowledge of building codes, zoning, and permitting processes.
- Highlight relevant experience: Showcase any experience as a Permit Expeditor, Architect, or Government Reviewer.
Technical preparation
Master building codes and permitting workflows.,Study jurisdictional requirements for CA, TX, FL.,Prepare to annotate construction documents.,Understand AI output evaluation criteria.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex permitting scenario you handled.,How do you ensure accuracy in code compliance?,How would you define annotation guidelines for AI?,Explain your experience reviewing permit applications.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the application process for a Building Code & Permitting Specialist at Mercor?
- The application process for the Building Code & Permitting Specialist role at Mercor involves uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the form. This typically takes 20-30 minutes.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Building Code & Permitting Specialist at Mercor?
- As a Building Code & Permitting Specialist, you will review and label construction documents, audit AI-generated outputs for compliance with building codes and zoning, define annotation guidelines, and provide feedback to improve AI regulatory reasoning.
- What specific jurisdictions does Mercor require expertise in for this role?
- Mercor requires deep expertise in one of the following jurisdictions: California, Texas, or Florida for the Building Code & Permitting Specialist position.
- What kind of experience is considered 'Must-Have' for the Building Code & Permitting Specialist role?
- Must-have qualifications include strong familiarity with building codes and permitting workflows, experience as a Permit Expeditor, or being an Architect with strong code knowledge, or a Government Reviewer/Plan Examiner.
- Is the Building Code & Permitting Specialist position remote?
- Yes, the Building Code & Permitting Specialist position at Mercor is fully remote.
- What is the compensation for the Building Code & Permitting Specialist role?
- The compensation for the Building Code & Permitting Specialist role is between $65 and $90 per hour.
- Who are Mercor's investors, and what does this suggest about the company?
- Mercor's investors include prominent figures and firms like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, indicating significant backing and potential for growth in the AI talent space.
- How can I get support or ask questions about the application process at Mercor?
- For any help or support regarding the application process, you can reach out to support@mercor.com or check the provided resource link: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome.