Accessibility Consultant - Built Environment

Jensen Hughes is hiring an Accessibility Consultant specializing in the built environment in Westborough, MA. The role involves leading client engagements on accessibility projects, conducting compliance inspections, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture or Engineering and 3-10 years of experience in accessibility consulting. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Accessibility Consultant - Built Environment

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 is seeking an Accessibility Consultant specializing in the built environment to join our team in the Boston area. This newly created position presents an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about accessibility and universal design to contribute their expertise to a multidisciplinary engineering team and help expand our accessibility consulting services. We encourage experienced Accessibility Consultants, Engineers, and Architects to apply.

Key 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 both internal teams and external clients.
• Work across diverse market sectors, including government, higher education, senior living, housing, public housing, technology, transient lodging, public rights-of-way, outdoor developed areas, and more.

Qualifications
• 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:
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• International Building Code (IBC) and International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• ICC A117.1
• 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 self-manage projects while effectively collaborating with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel (~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.
• Preferred certifications:
• APAC-BE (Accessibility Professional Accreditation Certification for the Built Environment)
• ICC-certified Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner
• Other state-recognized accessibility certifications

Salary Range

$110,000 - $140,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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