Building Code & ADA Compliance Specialist - Hybrid

The Architect’s Newspaper, LLC; Fair Lawn (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Licensure and professional development

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid remote work after onboarding

Long-term advancement

Job summary

Studio 5 Partnership Architects seeks an experienced Building Code & Accessibility Compliance Specialist to play the role of Code Compliance Coordinator on MTA projects and to perform technical reviews of architectural and engineering documents for compliance with building codes, ADA, and related regulations.

You will support public infrastructure and transportation projects, preparing analyses and coordinating with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• Valid NY and/or NJ Architectural Registration or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in architectural design, building code consulting, accessibility compliance, or construction document review.
• Strong working knowledge of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and ICC A117.1.
• Deep understanding of NJ, NYS and NYC building codes, IBC, and fire/life safety regs.
• Ability to research complex building code questions and document code paths.
• Experience preparing technical review comments, compliance reports, and code analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reviews of drawings for code compliance and accessibility standards.
• Lead accessibility reviews for PANYNJ TAA applications and ADA conformance.
• Review routes, entrances, vertical circulation, toilets, signage and spaces for accessibility.
• Coordinate as Code Compliance Coordinator on MTA Design-Build projects with teams and AHJs.
• Prepare written code analyses, compliance reports, and regulatory checklists.
• Identify deficiencies, propose corrective measures, verify closure of comments.
• Assist with code compliance plans, permit applications, and support docs.
• Research and interpret codes to resolve technical questions.
• Participate in project meetings with architects, engineers, consultants, AHJs.
• Maintain documentation and track compliance issues through resolution.

Skills

Architectural Registration/PE

7+ years experience

ADA accessibility standards

NJ/NY building codes knowledge

Code reviews / comments

Written & verbal communication

Authorization to work in the United St

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Studio 5 Partnership Architects seeks an experienced Building Code & Accessibility Compliance Specialist to play the role of Code Compliance Coordinator on MTA projects and to perform technical reviews of architectural and engineering documents for compliance with building codes, ADA, and related regulations.

You will support public infrastructure and transportation projects, preparing analyses and coordinating with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction.