Market Director – Accessibility, Built Environment

Jensen Hughes

Market Director leading accessibility consulting practice at Jensen Hughes. Driving business growth and delivering exceptional client outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operational sales efforts aligned with regional and company growth strategies.
Drive business development initiatives by cultivating client relationships and identifying new market opportunities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building owners, developers, architects, contractors, and engineers regarding accessibility compliance and best practices.
Lead and manage accessibility consulting engagements across a broad range of project types and industries.
Conduct accessibility compliance inspections for residential, commercial, institutional, and government projects.
Provide accessibility plan review services throughout all phases of design and construction.
Develop and deliver training sessions and educational presentations on accessibility-related topics for internal and external audiences.
Maintain technical expertise by performing billable consulting work and delivering high-quality project outcomes.
Collaborate with accessibility consultants, architects, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Support project execution, resource planning, budgeting, and overall operational performance.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
10+ years of professional experience in accessibility consulting, architecture, engineering, or related consulting services.
Strong knowledge of accessibility-related design and construction regulations including ADA, ABA, FHA, IBC, IEBC, and ICC A117.1.
Experience working with state-specific accessibility standards preferred, including MAAB 521 CMR.
Proven track record in technical consulting, client relationship management, and business development within professional services.
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively while driving operational results.
Self-motivated team player with strong personal and professional ethics.
Preferred certifications include APAC-BE, ICC Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner, or other state-recognized accessibility certifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package
Retirement plan
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Accessibility ComplianceDesign RegulationsConstruction RegulationsTechnical ConsultingProject ExecutionResource PlanningBudgetingAccessibility Plan ReviewTraining DevelopmentMarket Opportunity Identification

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationPresentationTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivation

Certifications

APAC-BEICC Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner