Accessibility Specialist

About Higgins & Associates
Founded in 2000, Higgins & Associates, Inc. is a leading forensic architecture and engineering firm serving clients across Colorado, Texas, Arizona, and beyond. We specialize in construction defect litigation support, post-litigation repair projects, and technical consulting for commercial, HOA and multi-family communities. Our team is built on technical excellence, integrity, and a commitment to delivering actionable results for our clients.

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned accessibility professional to join Higgins & Associates as our Accessibility Specialist. This individual will be responsible for completing our accessibility consulting projects, including peer review, site observations and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive accessibility property reviews, including site surveys, and barrier identification, with preparation of detailed written reports and direct client interaction.
• Conduct accessibility peer review of construction documents, including architectural drawings, site plans, and specifications, to identify deficiencies prior to construction.
• Perform on-site accessibility construction reviews at active project sites, documenting observations, issuing reports, and communicating findings to clients and project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accessibility consulting, building code compliance, architecture, or a closely related field, with demonstrated progression into project management responsibilities.
• ICC-certified Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner or equivalent credential.
• Applied expertise with the technical requirements of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Fair Housing Act Design Manual (FHADM), Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), building codes and A117.1.
• Proficiency in preparing and overseeing professional technical reports suitable for client delivery and litigation support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting findings to clients, attorneys, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate construction sites safely and conduct field observations across a range of conditions and property types.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally across the firm's operating markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with state-specific accessibility codes across multiple jurisdictions, including Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee.
• Experience working within a forensic architecture, building consulting, or construction defect litigation environment.
• Experience with multi-family residential, HOA, commercial, and mixed-use property types.
• Background in architecture, civil engineering, or construction management

What We Offer

• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Competitive pay and participation in the company bonus program based on performance-based incentives.
• 100% company paid healthcare, dental and vision insurance with discounted coverage for dependents
• 401(k).
• Unlimited time off policy.
• Flexible work environment

Compensation

• $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experience.