Elevator Consultant / QEI Inspector – Federal Facilities

Clear Global Solutions LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Clear Global Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Elevator Consultant / Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) to support elevator and vertical transportation systems at federal facilities in the Kansas City region. The role requires inspecting, assessing, and guiding maintenance, modernization, and project delivery with strong code knowledge.

You will review drawings and contractor submittals, prepare cost estimates, and provide technical guidance to government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Current or in the process of obtaining a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification.
• Substantial experience inspecting, evaluating, maintaining, repairing, modernizing, or consulting on elevator and vertical transportation systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME elevator codes, inspection requirements, safety standards, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to travel regularly among facilities in the region.

Responsibilities

• Inspect elevators and other vertical transportation systems at multiple federal facilities.
• Conduct condition assessments and identify safety, reliability, maintenance, repair, and modernization needs.
• Evaluate equipment performance, maintenance quality, code compliance, and contractor work.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, contractor proposals, designs, reports, and submittals.
• Support acceptance inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Develop technical findings, corrective-action recommendations, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Prepare independent government estimates and evaluate contractor pricing.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors, facility teams, project managers, and government stakeholders.
• Monitor preventive maintenance, repairs, deficiencies, and recurring equipment issues.
• Manage regional vertical transportation information within the computerized maintenance management system.
• Track inspection findings, corrective actions, equipment condition, maintenance performance, and project status.
• Support elevator modernization and construction projects from planning through final acceptance.
• Prepare inspection reports, technical memoranda, program updates, and recommendations.

Skills

QEI certification

Elevator systems

ASME codes

Inspection reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Elevator Consultant / QEI Inspector – Federal Facilities

Kansas City, MO | Full-Time | On-Site with Regional Travel

Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000 Annually

$10,000 Relocation or Signing Bonus Available

The Opportunity

Clear Global Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Elevator Consultant / Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) to support elevator and vertical transportation systems at federal facilities throughout the Kansas City region.

This position serves as a regional technical expert responsible for inspections, condition assessments, maintenance oversight, modernization planning, technical reviews, cost estimating, and program documentation. The successful candidate will help ensure the safety, reliability, compliance, and long-term performance of critical vertical transportation systems.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $100,000–$120,000, based on qualifications and experience
• $10,000 relocation or signing bonus for eligible candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Long-term federal project stability
• Opportunity to serve as a regional technical subject-matter expert
• Exposure to complex federal and mission-critical facilities

The relocation or signing bonus is subject to applicable eligibility requirements and the terms of a written bonus agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect elevators and other vertical transportation systems at multiple federal facilities.
• Conduct condition assessments and identify safety, reliability, maintenance, repair, and modernization needs.
• Evaluate equipment performance, maintenance quality, code compliance, and contractor work.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, contractor proposals, designs, reports, and submittals.
• Support acceptance inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Develop technical findings, corrective-action recommendations, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Prepare independent government estimates and evaluate contractor pricing.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors, facility teams, project managers, and government stakeholders.
• Monitor preventive maintenance, repairs, deficiencies, and recurring equipment issues.
• Manage regional vertical transportation information within the computerized maintenance management system.
• Track inspection findings, corrective actions, equipment condition, maintenance performance, and project status.
• Support elevator modernization and construction projects from planning through final acceptance.
• Prepare inspection reports, technical memoranda, program updates, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Current or in the process of obtaining a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification.
• Substantial experience inspecting, evaluating, maintaining, repairing, modernizing, or consulting on elevator and vertical transportation systems.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable ASME elevator codes, inspection requirements, safety standards, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, inspection records, maintenance documentation, and contractor submissions.
• Experience preparing technical reports, repair or modernization recommendations, and cost estimates.
• Strong written communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple facilities, inspections, and technical priorities.
• Ability to travel regularly among facilities throughout the assigned region.
• Valid driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for the required federal security clearance or background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, facilities management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting federal, government, institutional, healthcare, data-center, or other mission-critical facilities.
• Experience managing an elevator or vertical transportation program across multiple facilities.
• Experience with elevator modernization, construction, commissioning, or project acceptance.
• Experience developing independent government estimates.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience reviewing contractor proposals, technical submittals, and maintenance performance.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. Relevant elevator-industry experience, apprenticeship training, technical education, military experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Work Location and Travel

This position is based in the Kansas City, Missouri region and requires on-site work and regular travel among assigned regional facilities. Specific travel requirements and reimbursement arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Why Join CGS?

This position offers an opportunity to serve as a trusted regional technical expert while supporting the safety, reliability, and modernization of important federal facilities. You will work with complex vertical transportation systems, collaborate with facility and government stakeholders, and directly influence long-term infrastructure performance.

Job Code: CGSA1001

Clear Global Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.