Construction Subject Matter Expert (SME)

2 days, 16 hours ago
Full-time
Senior
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Accela

Accela

Accela is the leading provider of productivity and civic engagement software solutions for local, state, and federal government agencies. Their platform offers cloud-based solutions for permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and service request manag...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 1999
$234M raised

Description

  • Test AI-generated plan review outputs for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Validate AI findings using sample datasets, sandbox environments, and real agency scenarios.
  • Verify AI-generated comments align with jurisdictional standards, code references, and established plan review workflows.
  • Validate results against adopted code editions, local amendments, and agency-specific review standards.
  • Provide cross-disciplinary expertise across architectural, structural, and MEP reviews.
  • Analyze discrepancies and determine root causes such as model errors, prompt issues, or unclear requirements.
  • Deliver structured feedback to improve model refinement, prompt engineering, and rule clarity.
  • Define validation criteria and success metrics for AI review results.
  • Produce weekly findings summaries with defect patterns, validation gaps, false positives, false negatives, and recommendations.
  • Create and maintain plan review test scenarios, including edge cases and exception scenarios.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in construction plan review, permitting, or design within the AEC industry.
  • Licensed Architect, Professional Engineer, ICC Certified Plans Examiner, State Certified Plans Examiner, Certified Building Official, or equivalent professional credential.
  • Deep understanding of building codes and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Experience reviewing construction drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to translate real-world review practices into structured validation logic.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and recommendations.
  • Experience using electronic plan review platforms and permitting systems.
  • Experience working with permitting agencies or municipal plan review (preferred).
  • Exposure to AI/ML systems, automated review tools, or digital plan workflows (preferred).
  • Familiarity with IBC, IRC, FBC, or other U.S. building codes (preferred).
  • Experience in testing, QA, or validation workflows (preferred).
  • Experience with digital plan review platforms such as ePermitHub or similar systems (preferred).

Benefits

  • Annual base salary of $120,000, with possible adjustment based on location, education, skills, training, and experience.
  • Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus target.
  • Flexible time off.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Family planning benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Health savings account with company contributions.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Life, accident, and disability coverage.
  • Business travel insurance and employee assistance programs.

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