Emergency Management Consultant - Southeast

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they’re passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Jensen Hughes is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused professional to join our growing team.

The Emergency Management Consultant helps Jensen Hughes clients strengthen preparedness, response, recovery, continuity, and organizational resilience capabilities. Working with client leaders and multidisciplinary project teams, the Consultant assesses risk and capabilities, develops and enhances emergency management and continuity programs, designs and facilitates training and exercises, and provides practical recommendations to address identified gaps.

This role requires the ability to analyze complex organizations and operational environments; translate recognized standards, guidance, and leading practices into actionable solutions; and communicate clearly with stakeholders ranging from frontline personnel to executive leadership.

Consultants support clients across multiple markets, sectors, and industries. Successful candidates should be comfortable managing multiple projects, facilitating client engagements, producing high-quality deliverables, and traveling as project needs require.

• Support the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of emergency management, business continuity, crisis management, and organizational resilience programs.
• Conduct hazard, risk, vulnerability, capability, and preparedness assessments to identify operational gaps, priorities, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and revise emergency operations plans, continuity plans, crisis management frameworks, response procedures, playbooks, and other preparedness and resilience documentation.
• Design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate training, workshops, tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and other preparedness activities for a range of client audiences.
• Provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations that align client programs with applicable regulations, standards, guidance, industry practices, and organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering responsive, professional, and high-quality customer service throughout all phases of an engagement.
• Communicate effectively with frontline personnel, technical specialists, managers, and executive leaders, adapting…