Senior Building Compliance Architect — Hybrid, Equity Eligible

53 Stations; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Health coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

Wellness support

Weekly team lunches

All-hands meetings

Team-building events

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

GreenLite seeks 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 drive timely, compliant permits for commercial buildings.

Role blends hands-on plan review with design-team coordination, leveraging AI-assisted tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to streamline processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of architectural or engineering experience with building code compliance and regulatory plan review.
• Familiarity with AHJ coordination, private provider processes, and permitting workflows.
• Experience submitting and resolving permitting issues with authorities.
• Experience in project management and client interaction.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Able to use or quickly learn multiple software applications (AI tools welcomed).

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Provide guidance to design teams to maintain high quality and consistency.
• Certify plans for private-provider submission in coordination with Architect of Record / Engineer of Record.
• Communicate with design teams and authorities to resolve issues and comments.
• Write and approve comment letters and run office hours with design teams.
• Ensure documentation and permit applications are accurate and submitted promptly.
• Support Project Manager and Permit Coordinator by gathering documentation and coordinating with agencies.
• Share architectural/engineering expertise to improve internal processes and software usage.

Skills

RA license

PE license

Building code compliance

AHJ coordination

Project management

Client interaction

AI platforms

Permit submission

Tools

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Job description

GreenLite seeks 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 drive timely, compliant permits for commercial buildings.

Role blends hands-on plan review with design-team coordination, leveraging AI-assisted tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to streamline processes in a fast-paced environment.