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Code Plan Reviewer (Plans Examiner) Remote | $45–$60/Hour | Contractor

This remote Code Plan Reviewer job is designed for experienced building department plans examiners and code consultants. Contractors develop evaluation tasks drawn from real permit review work, authoring structured deliverables such as correction letters, review decisions, and marked-up plan sets.

Project Details

This opportunity is intended for professionals who currently hold or recently held roles reviewing permit drawing sets for code compliance, including building department plans examiners, third-party or private provider plan reviewers, or code consultants. The work applies deep knowledge of U.S. model building codes to create high-quality evaluation tasks based on authentic drawings, documents, and site photos.

The role is a contractor position that is fully remote within the United States. Applicants should confirm schedule flexibility, expected hours, and any duration details during onboarding. Explore more remote WFA jobs for additional work-from-anywhere opportunities.

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Job Information

  • Responsibilities: Develop evaluation tasks from real permit review work, including building plans examiner review, code consultant plan review, third-party and private provider plan review, accessibility and ICC A117.1 review, energy code drawing checks, occupancy classification and change-of-use analysis, zoning site plan review, permit intake completeness screening, as-built versus permit deviation checks, and specialty occupancy review for facilities such as healthcare, schools, food service, and public pools. Author tasks and correct answers based on real drawings, documents, and site photos. Collaborate with a second reviewer in the same discipline to ensure quality before tasks are finalized. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while refining task quality.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years in a building department plans examiner or similar role. ICC Building Plans Examiner certification (B1, B2, or B3), or current or recent employment performing AHJ or third-party plan review. Experience working in U.S. model code jurisdictions (IBC, IEBC, IECC, ICC A117.1). Ability to mark up and measure plan sets. Preferred: 8+ years of plan review experience.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu or an equivalent plan markup and measurement tool. Strong working knowledge of applicable building codes and the ability to produce structured review deliverables such as correction letters and marked-up sets.
  • Language and Schedule: Professional English required. Remote work performed independently and asynchronously; applicants should confirm specific schedule expectations during onboarding.
  • Contract Type: Contractor / project-based role.

Compensation

Pay range is $45–$60 per hour. Payment cycle and method should be confirmed during the application process if not specified.

Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates are U.S.-based professionals who currently or recently performed the work of reviewing permit drawing sets for code compliance. They hold the required ICC Building Plans Examiner certification (or equivalent recent AHJ/third-party experience), have at least three years in the role, and can independently mark up and evaluate plan sets against U.S. model codes.

Experience with AI evaluation, data annotation, or similar structured review work is a plus but not required. Professionals exploring Construction Jobs can also review related opportunities available through RemoteWFAJobs.

How to Apply

  1. Review the requirements and confirm alignment with your plans examiner or code consultant background.
  2. Prepare relevant experience details, including certifications, years of plan review work, and familiarity with Bluebeam or equivalent tools.
  3. Submit your application via APPLY HERE and confirm all details during the hiring process.

FAQ

Is previous plans examiner experience required?

Yes. Candidates need at least 3 years in a building department plans examiner or comparable role, along with ICC Building Plans Examiner certification (B1, B2, or B3) or recent equivalent AHJ/third-party plan review experience.

Is a degree necessary?

No degree is required for this contractor role.

How many openings are available?

The number of openings is not specified in the listing; confirm availability during the application process.

Closing

This remote Code Plan Reviewer (Plans Examiner) contractor opportunity allows experienced professionals to apply real-world permit review expertise to the creation of structured evaluation tasks. For more opportunities, browse RemoteWFAJobs remote positions and explore the available Construction Jobs.

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