[Hiring] Permit Reviewer @Innodata Inc.

Role Description

We are recruiting US-based architects and certified plans examiners to evaluate the output of an AI system that performs automated building-code compliance review on architectural permit applications.

• The system ingests permit submissions — new builds, alterations, modifications — and issues a compliant or non-compliant determination for each applicable check, drawn from the International Building Code.
• Every determination comes with a cited code provision and a marked location on the drawing set showing the evidence relied upon.
• Your job is to tell us where the system got it wrong, applying the same judgment you already apply in plan review or permit preparation.
• Where the system is correct, you confirm it; where it is wrong, you correct it and the correction becomes training signal.
• This is expert review work, not data entry. There is no volume of repetitive clicking to grind through and no generalist labeling pool to compete with.

What You’ll Own

• Review and correct pass/fail verdicts, written rationales, and citation boxes on PDF plans using the in-tool editing toolkit.
• QA and correct labeling: Review AI-generated outputs, fix mislabeled data, and grade agent performance against what a real permit reviewer would conclude.
• Interpret permitting checklists as an experienced reviewer would, applying the relevant requirements to the submitted plans.
• Trace checklist requirements to their applicable source: IBC, IRC or other model codes, state building codes, or county/jurisdiction-specific amendments.
• Explain which requirement applies and why.

Qualifications

• ICC certification relevant to building plan review.
• Actual experience reviewing permit applications and issuing or resolving plan review comments.
• Based in the United States, with at least 2 years of hands-on permitting experience; 5+ years strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of how permitting actually works in the United States, with a preference for experience in Arizona, California, Florida, or Texas.
• Plan examiner or Certified Building Official (CBO) experience and credentials.
• Provide certification details and the jurisdictions and project types you have reviewed.

Requirements

• The expected hourly range for this position is $50-$75 p/hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Important Notice

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