Elevator Inspector – DOB Certified

Cornerstone Concilium, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Concilium, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified DOB Certified Elevator Inspector to support NYCHA across modernization and capital improvement projects in New York City.

The selected candidate will perform inspections, testing, and QA to ensure compliance with NYC DOB regulations and building codes. The role requires several years of elevator inspection experience, QEIC certification, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of elevator inspection, elevator construction, elevator modernization or vertical transportation experience.
• Current QEIC
• Current approval or eligibility to perform inspections under NYC DOB requirements.
• Strong knowledge of NYC Building Code, NYC Elevator Code, ASME A17 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
• Elevator testing and commissioning procedures.
• Experience preparing inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform elevator inspections and evaluations for modernization, rehabilitation, repair and new installation projects.
• Conduct and witness required elevator acceptance testing, annual inspections, and Category 1 and Category 5 tests.
• Verify contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and regulations.
• Review elevator submittals, shop drawings, testing reports, and technical documentation.
• Document inspection findings and provide written reports with deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with CM staff, engineers, contractors, consultants, and NYCHA representatives.
• Monitor installation quality and progress to ensure project requirements are met.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical expertise on vertical transportation systems.

Skills

Elevator inspection expertise

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Qualified Elevator Inspector QEIC

Tools

ASME A17 standards

NYC Building Code knowledge

Job description

Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified DOB Certified Elevator Inspector to support the New York City Housing Authority NYCHA under the Construction Management as Agent Services IDIQ 6 program The selected candidate will provide elevator inspection testing compliance monitoring and quality assurance services for capital improvement modernization rehabilitation and infrastructure projects throughout NYCHA facilities This role will be responsible for ensuring elevator systems comply with applicable New York City Department of Buildings DOB regulations New York City Building Code requirements industry standards project specifications and safety requirements

Key Responsibilities

Perform elevator inspections and evaluations for modernization rehabilitation repair and new installation projectsConduct and witness required elevator acceptance testing annual inspections and Category 1 and Category 5 testsVerify contractor compliance with approved plans specifications codes and applicable regulationsReview elevator related submittals shop drawings testing reports and technical documentationDocument inspection findings and provide written reports identifying deficiencies corrective actions and compliance issuesCoordinate with CM staff engineers contractors consultants and NYCHA representativesMonitor installation quality and construction progress to ensure adherence to project requirementsParticipate in project meetings and provide technical expertise regarding vertical transportation systemsTrack and report inspection activities punch list items and corrective action statusMaintain inspection records and documentation required by NYCHA and NYC DOB

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum 5 years of elevator inspection elevator construction elevator modernization or vertical transportation experienceCurrent certification as a Qualified Elevator Inspector QEICurrent approval or eligibility to perform inspections under applicable NYC Department of Buildings DOB requirementsStrong knowledge ofNYC Building CodeNYC Elevator CodeASME A171 Safety Code for Elevators and EscalatorsElevator testing and commissioning proceduresExperience preparing inspection reports and compliance documentationStrong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting public sector clients such as NYCHANYC Department of Design and Construction DDCMetropolitan Transportation Authority MTAPort Authority of New York & New JerseyDASNYNYCEDCExperience with Elevator modernization programsHigh rise residential facilitiesPublic housing projectsConstruction management and owners representative services

Desired Certifications

Candidates should possess one or more of the following Qualified Elevator Inspector QEINYC DOB Approved Elevator Agency InspectorOSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety

Location

New York City Housing Authority Alexander Davila 90 Church Street 6th Floor New York New York 10007

Salary Range

79481 128959 YR