Senior Code Consultant - Building and ADA/Accessibility Code Specialist

Chicago Operating Group - 111 West Washington St. Chicago IL 60606

Burnham Nationwide Inc.

The Senior Code Consultant - Building and ADA/Accessibility Code Specialist role is primarily responsible for providing support in conducting code research plan reviews preparation of code opinion letters and detailed reports along with feasibility and site inspections with a concentration in compliance with the ADA and other accessibility laws and codes including best practices and relevant regulations and requirements. The position also supports the overall operation by assisting Burnham Project Managers and clients in obtaining municipal approvals economically and efficiently without compromising public health safety and welfare.

Reports to: Director of Code Consulting

Salary range - Chicago-area: $75000 - $95000

All details in this job description are subject to change with or without notice over the course of employment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Consulting: Assists with plan reviews and code inspections for new construction and existing buildings. Performs administrative duties as assigned. Answers basic questions and inquiries in writing and over the telephone. Exercises independent judgment.

   1. Research federal state and municipal building laws codes and standards and apply to plan reviews feasibility studies and onsite inspections.

   2. Providing informed clearly explained professional advice regarding ADA and accessibility compliance as well as general building and life safety laws and codes as it applies to specific client and site needs.

2. Due Diligence: Assists with municipal and private industry code research and reports. Correctly understands and applies current building code regulations policies and procedures.

3. Industry/Profession Involvement: Maintains applicable certifications by attending training sessions as assigned. Attends trade association meetings and represents the company as assigned.

   1. Represent Burnham and clients at trade association and project meetings and attend in-person municipal meetings as requested.

   2. Prepare presentation packages and conduct occasional seminars and webinars hosted by Burnham or privately for clients for continuing education credits through AIA.

4. Managing Client Relationships through Timely Accurate Communication: Send out weekly project status reports for all active projects. Maintain contact with the client and all necessary partners for the duration of the project.

   1. Oversee multiple projects while keeping stakeholders informed and managing customer expectations and timelines for submittals and deadlines. Interface and communicate effectively with city officials design professionals contractors and building owners.

5. Use CRM and Other Platforms: Properly manage projects service proposals project files etc. using the prescribed Burnham platforms. Adhere to the required data management and security policies.

6. Office/Team-specific Priorities: Your direct supervisor or manager may assign additional goals based on the specific needs of your operating group team or project portfolio.

CLIPs Competencies

1. C - Caring for People: Team Leadership. Guides the team toward shared success. Clarifies roles reinforces goals encourages collaboration and celebrates contributions along the way.

2. L - Leading with Innovation: Change Management. Anticipates and plans for change. Communicates clearly engages others in the process and adapts systems or behaviors to support successful transitions.

3. I - Improving Productivity: Achievement Focus. Sets ambitious goals and follows through with persistence resourcefulness and a commitment to high standards even when facing setbacks or competing priorities.

4. P - Perfecting Customer Service: Managing Customer Focus. Champions service excellence across the organization. Builds standards monitors satisfaction and trains others to meet evolving customer needs with creativity and care.

5. s - Special Experience: Quality Management. Promotes a culture of excellence. Establishes standards applies feedback and drives continuous improvement in processes products and services.

Role-Specific Competencies

1. Judgment: Makes timely decisions using sound reasoning and appropriate input. Weighs risks explains choices clearly and includes the right voices in the decision-making process.

2. Consultative Selling: Diagnose customer needs persuasively recommend comprehensive solutions build customer rapport leverage current relationships to develop further opportunities over time.

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution/equivalent experience or 5-10 years working with construction documentation.

• Working knowledge of construction drawings building life safety code regulations and common municipal policies and procedures as well as a strong understanding of accessibility codes (ADA IBC ICC A117.1 2009 & 2017 FHA).

• Basic knowledge of structural mechanical electrical plumbing and energy codes

• Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail.

• Exercise initiative and displays independent judgment.

Additional Qualifications

Some preferred qualifications may be developed through prior experience or outside training. Support for professional training may be considered on a case-by-case basis but this description does not constitute a commitment to provide specific training nor does it alter the at-will nature of employment.

• Language Ability: Read analyze and interpret business professional technical and governmental documents including architectural and engineering plans. Write reports and business correspondence. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers customers and the public.

• Mathematical Ability: Apply basic arithmetic and geometry.

• Reasoning Ability: Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

• Computer Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) / Google Applications

  • Proficient in HubSpot Fieldwire Bluebeam and preferred.

• Certificates and Licenses - preferred not required:

  • Architect (AIA)

  • ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner

  • ICC Architecture Inspector/Plan Examiner

Position Details

Full-time Salaried Position (FLSA exempt ineligible for overtime)

Hybrid Work: 1-3 days in office per week as stipulated by your office or supervisor

Limited domestic travel for occasional client meetings and work events

• Dress code: In-office dress is business casual with provided uniform shirts and we require uniform shirts when customer-facing. Other dress code requirements may be stipulated by your office or supervisor.

• Work environment: Our offices are climate-controlled open-office concepts with casual noise and flexible seating. Some on-site visits of clients at job sites may be necessary where work environment conditions may vary.

• Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly use hands and fingers communicate via email and telephone and is occasionally required to move. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  • Occasional on-site visits may require mobility on a construction site including use of stairs or construction elevators and travel over uneven surfaces. This role occasionally requires taking measurements of surfaces and fixtures at floor level to ladder height.

• AAP/EEO: Burnham Nationwide Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit qualifications and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.