Accessibility Consultant

Jensen Hughes•Columbia, MD

10d•$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 role 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 client engagements and provide accessibility inspections and plan reviews for residential, commercial, and government projects. The position involves collaboration with internal consultants and multidisciplinary specialists, as well as work with owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients. The consultant will also support business development, contribute to the regional accessibility consulting team, and deliver accessibility training or educational presentations. Projects may span government, higher education, senior living, housing, public housing, technology, transient lodging, public rights-of-way, outdoor developed areas, and other sectors. The role requires approximately 15% travel for client meetings, site assessments, and project collaboration. On-site assessments may involve climbing steps, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods. The national pay range is $100,000–$175,000 USD. Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and other benefits; incentives and benefit packages may vary by position and location.

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 state-specific building codes and accessibility standards.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex accessibility requirements clearly.
Ability to self-manage projects while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
Willingness to travel approximately 15%.
Ability to perform on-site visual assessments, including climbing steps, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with the 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 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 through construction documentation.
Partner with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to support accessibility compliance and best practices.
Contribute to business development, 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.
Travel approximately 15% for client meetings, site assessments, and project collaboration.
Perform on-site visual assessments that may involve climbing steps, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.