Lead Elevator & Escalator Commissioning Inspector

KS Engineers PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short/long-term disability insurance

Term life insurance

Job summary

KS Engineers PC seeks a Senior Elevator & Escalator Inspector to lead testing, commissioning, and field operations for projects in the New York metropolitan area. The candidate will ensure installations meet Owner Project Requirements and coordinate with contractors, design teams, and agency representatives.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 10 years of construction inspection experience, and 5 years in testing/commissioning, with NAESA QEI preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field; additional 5 years may substitute degree.
• 10 years of construction inspection experience; 5 years in testing and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of Vertical Transportation systems and related testing/commissioning processes.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and commissioning activities from planning through project closeout.
• Support multiple projects across the New York metropolitan area.
• Ensure elevator/escalator are installed, tested, and operated per Owner Project Requirements.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Review submittals, O&M manuals, and training docs.
• Prepare final commissioning report and manage checklists and test reports.

Skills

Elevator systems

Escalator systems

Testing & commissioning

Field operations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Facility Grid

Unifier

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Job description

KS Engineers PC seeks a Senior Elevator & Escalator Inspector to lead testing, commissioning, and field operations for projects in the New York metropolitan area. The candidate will ensure installations meet Owner Project Requirements and coordinate with contractors, design teams, and agency representatives.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 10 years of construction inspection experience, and 5 years in testing/commissioning, with NAESA QEI preferred.