Senior Elevator & Escalator Commissioning Lead

KS Engineers, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Engineers, P.C. is seeking a senior professional to lead elevator and escalator testing and commissioning for projects in the New York metro area.

You will manage planning, execution, and closeout of commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and operated per the Owner Project Requirements. Ideal candidates have a strong vertical transportation background, extensive inspection experience, and proven coordination skills across field and office settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; five years can replace degree.
• Ten years of construction inspection experience; five years testing/commissioning.
• Strong understanding of vertical transportation systems and commissioning processes.
• Excellent coordination, communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple active projects across the New York metropolitan area.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities from planning to closeout.
• Ensure elevator/escalator installations meet Owner Project Requirements (OPR).
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, and docs.
• Review submittals, O&M manuals, training docs; manage logs and reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, design teams, owners, and agency reps.

Skills

Elevator systems

Escalator systems

Testing & commissioning

Construction coordination

Field operations

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Construction Management (related fields)

NAESA Certified Elevator Inspector (QEI)

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Unifier

Facility Grid

Job description

KS Engineers, P.C. is seeking a senior professional to lead elevator and escalator testing and commissioning for projects in the New York metro area.

You will manage planning, execution, and closeout of commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and operated per the Owner Project Requirements. Ideal candidates have a strong vertical transportation background, extensive inspection experience, and proven coordination skills across field and office settings.