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Accessibility Consultant

Jensen Hughes

The Role

Overview

Accessibility Consultant for built environment, leading compliance projects in Boston

Key Responsibilities

  • accessibility inspections
  • plan review
  • training delivery
  • client engagement
  • business development
  • team collaboration

Tasks

-Contribute to business development efforts, including building client relationships and identifying new opportunities. -Partner with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to support accessibility compliance and best practices. -Support and collaborate with the accessibility consulting team across multiple regions. -Conduct accessibility compliance inspections for residential, commercial, and government projects. -Develop and deliver training sessions or educational presentations on accessibility topics for both internal teams and external clients. -Provide plan review services throughout the design process, from schematic design to construction documentation. -Lead and manage client engagements across a variety of accessibility-focused projects. -Collaborate with in-house accessibility consultants, multidisciplinary engineers, and specialty consultants to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • icc-certified
  • apac-be
  • ibc
  • 3–10 years
  • communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. -ICC A117.1 -In-depth knowledge of accessibility-related design and construction regulations, including: -State-specific building codes and accessibility standards (Direct experience with Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB) 521 CMR preferred). -Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accessibility requirements clearly. -Ability to perform on-site visual assessments, including tasks that may involve climbing steps, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods. -Ability to self-manage projects while effectively collaborating with diverse teams. -3–10 years of experience in accessibility consulting. -ICC-certified Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner -International Building Code (IBC) and International Existing Building Code (IEBC) -Willingness to travel (~15%) for client meetings, site assessments, and project collaboration. -APAC-BE (Accessibility Professional Accreditation Certification for the Built Environment) -Other state-recognized accessibility certifications

Benefits

-Fair Housing Act (FHA)

The Company

About Jensen Hughes

-Specializing in complex challenges involving life safety, fire protection, and security across various industries. -Expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, hospitals, and major industrial complexes. -Known for deep engineering knowledge and ability to develop innovative solutions for emergency scenarios. -Work often involves designing systems to protect lives, assets, and operations from fire, explosion, and other hazards. -In the energy sector, has worked on everything from renewable energy to nuclear power, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. -Actively involved in the development of smart cities, applying cutting-edge technology to improve infrastructure resilience. -Maintains a strong presence in both public and private sectors, serving government agencies, municipalities, and large corporations. -With offices around the world, integrates local expertise with global best practices to offer tailored solutions for clients.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial + Mixed Use

Education

Government + Military

Healthcare

Hospitality + Entertainment

Insurance + Legal

Manufacturing

Mission Critical

Nuclear Power

Petrochemical, Oil + Gas

Power

Science + Technology

Transit + Tunnels

Energy + Utilities

Built Environment + Resiliency

Emergency Management + Response

Security Risk + Public Safety

Fire + Life Safety Systems Design

Code Consulting + Fire Engineering

Forensics

Hazardous Materials

Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Mass Timber Consulting

Pedestrian + Evacuation Modeling