Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has an opportunity for an American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) / Building Code Accessibility Consultant for the physical built environment. Hybrid and flexible work options are available; however, the preference is for someone located in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area. This newly created position is an excellent career opportunity for mid to senior level candidate to bring their accessibility expertise and consulting passion to a multi-disciplined engineering team. Experienced Accessibility Consultants, Engineers, and Architects are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects and engaging with clients on a variety of accessibility related projects.
• Collaborating with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients on a variety of projects.
• Coordinating and collaborating with our team of in-house accessibility team, multidisciplinary engineers and specialty consultants.
• Performing accessibility compliance inspections of the built environment on commercial and/or government projects.
• Plan review services during the design phases of a project.
• Assisting to develop new business and client accounts through business development engagement and activities.
• Supporting and collaborating with the accessibility consultant group with projects locally and in other regions.
• Developing and providing training seminars or educational presentations to in-house staff or clients on accessibility related topics.
• Working within a variety of market sectors including areas such as government, higher education, senior living, housing, tech, transient lodging, public rights-of-way, outdoor developed areas and others.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3-10 years of experience applying accessibility codes and standards.
• Current knowledge with applicable regulations pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA), Fair Housing Act, the International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 11, ICC A117.1, the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), and other accessibility codes or standards.
• Excellent communication skills
• Some travel required (~10%)
• Ability to perform visual site reviews at construction sites, including climbing steps, bending, walking and standing for prolonged periods.
• Ability to self-manage projects while also collaborating with various teams on a variety of projects

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