Accessibility Specialist

Reports To: Architectural Services Department Manager
Location: Littleton, CO | Some Travel Required

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.

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.