Commercial Plans Examiner (Architectural)

About Pulley

Pulley empowers the nation's leading architects, builders, and retailers to accelerate their projects. Our AI-powered permitting intelligence and expert guidance system eliminate costly delays and introduce predictability throughout the commercial project lifecycle. We address the complexities of permitting across over 19,000 jurisdictions, providing clarity and reducing approval timelines. Founded in 2021 and backed by prominent VCs and industry leaders, Pulley combines deep permitting expertise with purpose-built AI to streamline processes for brands like J.Crew, Solidcore, and Hibbett Sports, as well as major data center and EV charging network projects.

The Opportunity: Licensed Architect/Engineer (Plan Review)

Pulley is seeking licensed architects and engineers to review commercial plan sets and produce structured International Building Code (IBC) compliance findings across various disciplines, including egress, fire-resistance, accessibility, structural, and MEP. This role is crucial for ensuring projects move smoothly from planning to opening without delays.

Who You Are:

Option 1: Experienced Architect

• You may be a Senior Project Architect or Technical Architect with extensive experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of construction documents (CD sets) before permit submission.
• You possess a deep understanding of building codes, able to cite specific IBC tables supporting findings.
• Required: 15+ years of commercial experience with hands-on QA/QC, permit, and correction-letter experience.
• Must be comfortable reviewing plans on-screen within a web application.

OR

Option 2: Municipal/3rd Party Plans Examiner

• You may be a current or former municipal plans examiner or a third-party plan reviewer.
• Required: 10+ years of commercial experience with extensive, hands-on permit/correction-letter experience.
• Required: ICC certification (Building/Combination/Fire Plans Examiner or MCP) or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable reviewing plans on-screen within a web application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed reviews of commercial plans for code compliance, identify missing information, and flag inconsistencies.
• Evaluate review comments and markups for accuracy and clarity of compliance rationale.
• Provide concise written explanations of review findings and compliance rationale.
• Utilize a simple web-app interface for plan review; comfort with screen-based and PDF plan review is essential.

Key Qualifications:

For Option 1 (Architect):

• A licensed or credentialed specialist: RA, PE/SE, FPE, CASp, or relevant ICC specialty certification (Accessibility, Fire, Structural, or Energy Plans Examiner; MCP).
• 15+ years of experience in commercial construction with robust skills in plans coordination, review, and QA/QC.

For Option 2 (Plans Examiner):

• ICC Certified Building, Combination, or Fire Plans Examiner — or Master Code Professional (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of commercial experience, with at least 5 years of commercial plan review at an AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) or a third-party review firm (e.g., SAFEbuilt, Interwest, Willdan, NV5, CSG).
• (Plus) CASp certification or experience with California/Florida codes (CBC, Title 24, FBC).
• (Plus) Prior third-party or peer review work for jurisdictions.

Compensation:

• $125–150 per hour.
• 1099 contract position.
• Remote and flexible schedule.
• Workload: Approximately 8–24 hours per month initially, with flexibility to set your own pace and hours.