Consultant - Life Safety, Physical Environment, & Emergency Management

Jensen Hughes is hiring a Consultant for Life Safety, Physical Environment, & Emergency Management in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves conducting assessments for healthcare compliance, applying Emergency Management principles, and delivering training. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of consulting experience in healthcare. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position is primarily based on-site, with a preference for candidates in the MidAtlantic region.
About the position

Jensen Hughes is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused professional to join our growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-impact consulting services to healthcare organizations, helping them achieve and maintain compliance with CMS and/or Accrediting Organization standards in Life Safety, Fire Safety, Physical Environment, and Emergency Management. We are looking for someone ideally in the MidAtlantic region but are open to considering some

Responsibilities
• Lead and conduct comprehensive on-site assessments and multi-day surveys of healthcare facilities, capturing critical data, developing customized plans of correction, and working closely with clients to implement solutions that comply with NFPA, Joint Commission, CMS, DNV, and other AHJ requirements.
• Apply Emergency Management principles to program assessments, HVAs (Hazard Vulnerability Analyses), policy/procedure development, training, and simulation exercises tailored to healthcare organizations.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable, client-specific strategies with a focus on innovation, equity, and operational effectiveness.
• Deliver engaging hands-on and classroom-based training in fire safety, fire response, and surgical fire prevention, demonstrating strong communication and instructional skills.
• Act as a primary point of contact for client engagements, establishing trust, building long-term partnerships, and ensuring a high level of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Contribute to business development by identifying growth opportunities, supporting proposal development, participating in industry events, and presenting solutions to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new service offerings, thought leadership content, and client education initiatives.
• Stay current with evolving regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices to ensure cutting-edge client support.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection, Fire Science, Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field preferred. An Associate degree with equivalent experience will be considered. CHFM and/or CFPS certification is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of healthcare-related consulting or compliance experience with a focus on Life Safety, Environment of Care (Physical Environment), and Emergency Management.
• Demonstrated experience leading client-facing engagements, with a strong ability to influence and drive solutions across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record of identifying and developing new business opportunities or expanding existing client relationships.
• Deep knowledge of NFPA 101 and associated standards (e.g., NFPA 13, 72, 25) and familiarity with accrediting body standards (e.g., Joint Commission, DNV, ACHC, AAAHC).
• Solid understanding of CMS 2016 Emergency Preparedness Rule and relevant NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 99, NFPA 1600).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of delivering inclusive and informative sessions to a wide variety of audiences.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; adaptable to emerging technologies and platforms.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 50%, with potential for international assignments. Typically home one week, and on client site the next week.

Benefits
• Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.
• Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.