Certified Access Specialist

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

We are seeking a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) to support accessibility compliance for construction projects throughout California. This role conducts field inspections, prepares compliance reports, reviews construction documents and submittals, and provides ADA Title II and California Building Code Title 24 guidance. The ideal candidate is DSA-registered as a CASp, knowledgeable in accessibility codes and construction processes, able to work independently, and available for regular travel to project sites. Experience in corrections environments, accessibility design, and licensure as an Architect or Civil Engineer are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple project teams and schedule access compliance field inspections of multiple ongoing construction projects at various locations throughout the State of California
• Perform access compliance field inspections of multiple construction projects at various locations throughout the State of California
• Prepare and issue access compliance field inspection reports following client templates
• Assemble access compliance surveys for execution which include planning, supporting project delivery methods, scheduling, and budgeting
• Perform access compliance design review of various phases of construction documents for conformance with access compliance codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements unique to project type
• Perform access compliance review of construction phase submittal documents such as Construction Bulletins, Requests for Information, and Contractor Submittals
• Provide technical ADA and CBC access compliance support for new construction, addition, and alteration projects
• Support and participation in the development and execution of access compliance program objectives
• Work to be performed under the supervision of the Design Services Manager

Requirements

• Registered with California DSA as a Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
• Strong working knowledge of ADA Title II and Title 24 California Building Code and a demonstrated commitment to the access compliance field
• Knowledge of design and construction processes, including contract administration
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision is highly desirable

Qualifications

• Experience with corrections/prison environment and accessibility design is beneficial
• Licensed Architect or Civil Engineer is beneficial

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life, AD&D and disability benefits
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance
• Paid time off
• National employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee referral program

Pay

USD $105,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.