Building Compliance Architect/Engineer

GreenLite; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire stock equity packages

Annual bonuses based on performance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee wellness program

Home productivity stipend

Team building events

Unlimited PTO policy

Job summary

GreenLite is seeking a Building Compliance Architect/Engineer to lead review and approval of construction documents for compliance with local and national codes. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure AHJ alignment, and certify plans for private-provider submission.

The role combines hands-on plan review, QC, and design-team coordination to deliver timely, compliant permits. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in architecture or engineering, a RA or PE license, and strong

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural or engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in building code compliance and regulatory plan review.
• Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Familiarity with AHJ coordination and private provider processes is essential.
• Experience submitting and resolving permitting issues with authorities.
• Strong project management and client interaction skills.
• Comfort with using multiple software applications and AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans for compliance with applicable regulatory codes and standards.
• Provide guidance and corrections to design teams to ensure high-quality, consistent designs.
• Certify plans for submission to local authorities as a private provider, coordinating with Architect/Engineer of Record.
• Communicate with design teams and authorities to resolve issues and clarify review comments.
• Write and approve comment letters and run office hours with design teams.
• Ensure documentation and permit applications are accurate and submitted promptly.
• Support the pod's Project Manager and Permit Coordinator by gathering documentation and coordinating with government agencies.
• Share architectural/engineering expertise and feedback to improve internal processes and software.
• Utilize AI-assisted review tools and platforms in the workflow.

Skills

Building code compliance

Architectural/engineering experience

Project management

Client interaction

Detail oriented

Independent & team work

AI platforms familiarity

Job description

Founded in 2022, GreenLite is the industry leader in AI-native permit intelligence in the United States. GreenLite exists to eliminate permitting as a variable in enterprise development pipelines. We deliver permits, not software, for many of the nation's largest public retailers, developers, and production home builders, and our customers save months on each project.

Permit Intelligence is how we work. Licensed architects and engineers do the review, with AI assist on pattern recognition, comment generation, and roadmap building. Every project we deliver adds to what our team and our tools know about how permits get approved across the country.

Our mission: Accelerate development of safer communities using cutting-edge technology and industry expertise.

GreenLite has raised capital from the country's leading venture capital investors, including Insight Partners, who led GreenLite's $49M Series B. We're well capitalized to deliver on that mission across the country.

The Role

GreenLite is seeking a Building Compliance Architect/Engineer to lead the review and approval of our clients' construction documents within a Service Delivery pod. You will review plans for compliance with local and national building codes under state and municipal private provider laws, work with multidisciplinary teams and client design teams, and make sure every submission aligns with AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements. The role combines hands-on plan review, quality control, and design team coordination to deliver timely, compliant commercial building permits.

What you'll be doing

On any given day, you can expect to do the following key activities:

• Reviewing construction plans for compliance with all applicable regulatory codes and standards.
• Providing guidance and corrections to project design teams to keep design systems consistent and of high quality.
• Certifying plans for submission to local authorities as a private provider, in coordination with the client's Architect of Record / Engineer of Record
• Communicating with design teams and regulatory authorities to resolve design issues and clarify review comments.
• Writing and approving comment letters, and running office hours with design teams.
• Making sure documentation and permit applications are accurate and submitted promptly.
• Supporting your pod's Project Manager and Permit Coordinator by gathering documentation, completing applications, and working with government agencies.
• Sharing architectural or engineering expertise and product feedback with cross-functional teams to improve internal processes and software.
• Using GreenLite's AI-assisted review tools, and AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini

What we're looking for

• Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of architectural or engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in building code compliance and regulatory plan review.
• Strong familiarity with AHJ coordination, private provider processes, and building permitting workflows.
• Proven experience submitting and resolving permitting issues with authorities.
• Proven experience in project management and client interaction.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to use, or quickly learn, multiple software applications
• Working proficiency with AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini

Our Benefits and Perks Package

• New hire stock equity packages
• Annual bonuses based on performance and delivering results
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee wellness program
• Home productivity stipend
• Team building events
• Unlimited PTO policy

Equal Opportunity Statement

GreenLite values people from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about the construction industry or solving the housing crisis in America, and want the opportunity to grow in your career, we encourage you to apply.

GreenLite is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.