Conveyance Inspector

Shums Coda Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional consulting firm in Colorado is searching for a Conveyance Inspector. This role involves conducting inspections of commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with various building codes and standards. The ideal candidate will have a Qualified Elevator Inspector certification and experience in code compliance inspections of vertical transportation systems. Strong organizational and judgement skills are essential, along with a comprehensive understanding of building design and construction methods.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of applicable building, fire, electrical, accessibility and conveyance Codes and regulations.
• Professional experience with vertical transportation equipment inspections.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed code compliance inspections for vertical transportation equipment.
• Conduct testing of elevator safety components.
• Provide detailed inspection reports and communicate deficiencies.

Skills

Knowledge of building design and construction methods

Code compliance inspection experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of MS Office products

Initiative and sound judgement

Education

Qualified Elevator Inspector certification (ASME QEI-1)

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Description

Shums Coda Associates, Inc. is a privately held company providing professional Building and Safety Consulting Services to clients to verify conformance with Building Codes. We are seeking a Full‑time Conveyance Inspector for our clients in Colorado.

Conveyance Inspectors are highly skilled in performing inspections of both commercial and residential projects, enforcing codes and regulations across a broad range of code sets. The work requires independence, discretion, and finesse.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed code compliance safety inspections and provide required oversight of testing procedures for vertical transportation equipment.
• Witness required testing of various elevator safety components to ensure compliance with applicable safety codes and confirm that operation is in accordance with the test requirements.
• Conduct final acceptance inspections of new and modernized elevator systems for compliance with applicable codes.
• Provide detailed inspection reports reflecting the inspection/testing results, identifying code deficiencies and recommendations.
• Explain elevator safety code compliance deficiencies in order to resolve identified issues.
• Communicate effectively while working with facility staff and local industry contractors, leading the inspection and testing process to achieve uniform results.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of applicable Code requirements and inform owners, operators, contractors and building department staff of observed violations. Remove unsafe conveyances from service when required.
• Provide training and demonstrate personal safety practices in the field.
• Investigate field incidents and provide concise, unbiased observations.
• Conduct routine code, product technology and safety training to ensure ongoing development of inspection personnel.
• Demonstrate solid decision‑making practices and guide inspection personnel for personal development.
• Strive to become an industry resource professional.
• Provide ongoing effort to increase client base.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of commercial and residential building design and construction methods; building, fire, electrical, accessibility and conveyance Codes & regulations.
• Professional experience performing code compliance inspections of vertical transportation equipment and systems.
• Ability to read architectural, engineering and installation drawings, and a working knowledge of electrical, electronic and circuit construction principles.
• Must be certified as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (ASME QEI‑1) by an organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the ability to work through complex issues of code compliance and the methods for achieving results.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).