Accessibility Consultant

Jensen Hughes•Columbia, MD

9d•$100,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Jensen Hughes is seeking an Accessibility Consultant specializing in the built environment to join its team in the MidAtlantic area. This newly created position offers the opportunity to contribute accessibility and universal design expertise to a multidisciplinary engineering team and help expand the company’s accessibility consulting services. Experienced Accessibility Consultants, Engineers, and Architects are encouraged to apply. The consultant will lead accessibility-focused client engagements, conduct compliance inspections and plan reviews, and collaborate with internal teams and external project partners. The role covers projects across a broad range of market sectors and includes contributing to business development and delivering accessibility training and presentations. Travel of approximately 15% is expected for client meetings, site assessments, and project collaboration. The role requires on-site visual assessments that may involve climbing steps, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods. Jensen Hughes describes its total rewards package as including a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and other benefits; incentives and benefits may vary by position and location. The national pay range is $100,000–$175,000 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
3–10 years of experience in accessibility consulting.
In-depth knowledge of accessibility-related design and construction regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), International Building Code (IBC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), ICC A117.1, and applicable state-specific building codes and accessibility standards.
Strong communication skills and ability to clearly convey complex accessibility requirements.
Ability to self-manage projects while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
Willingness to travel approximately 15% for client meetings, site assessments, and project collaboration.
Ability to perform on-site visual assessments, including tasks that may involve climbing steps, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB) 521 CMR.
APAC-BE (Accessibility Professional Accreditation Certification for the Built Environment) certification.
ICC-certified Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner certification.
Other state-recognized accessibility certifications.

Responsibilities

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.
Conduct accessibility compliance inspections for residential, commercial, and government projects.
Provide plan review services throughout the design process, from schematic design to construction documentation.
Partner with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to support accessibility compliance and best practices.
Contribute to business development efforts, including building client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
Support and collaborate with the accessibility consulting team across multiple regions.
Develop and deliver training sessions or educational presentations on accessibility topics for internal teams and external clients.
Work across market sectors including government, higher education, senior living, housing, public housing, technology, transient lodging, public rights-of-way, and outdoor developed areas.