Senior Elevator & Escalator 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

KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA, and CT), the firm has been providing transportation and public infrastructure construction services for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Senior Elevator & Escalator Inspector

General Responsibilities:

• Support multiple active projects throughout the New York metropolitan area. Strong background in elevator and escalator systems testing & commissioning, construction coordination, and field operations.
• Lead testing & commissioning activities from planning through project closeout.
• Ensuring elevator and escalator are installed, tested, and operated in accordance with Owner Project Requirements (OPR).

Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Oversee and Perform: Pre-functional Inspections, Functional Performance Testing, Integrated Systems Testing and Pre-ASME Testing.
• Coordinate closely with Contractors, Design teams, Facility Owners, and Agency Representatives.
• Review Submittals, O&M manuals, Training documentation.
• Manage commissioning documentation including Checklists, Test reports, Issues tracking log. Prepare final commissioning report.
• Utilize project management tools including Facility Grid, Procore, Unifier, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Requirements:

Education and Professional Licenses/Registrations:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related fields (Additional 5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• 10 years construction inspection experience; 5 years of Testing and commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of Vertical Transportation (Elevator and Escalator) Systems, Testing & Commissioning processes and Construction operations.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and documentation skills.

Specific Requirements & Preferred Certifications:

• NAESA Qualified - Certified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Preferred.
• Ability to walk to active construction sites and access mechanical and electrical equipment rooms.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated equipment locations.
• Combination of field and office work (Manhattan-based office). Local travel between project sites required.
• Occasional night or weekend work may be required to support system shutdowns, testing activities & facility cutovers.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to perform field inspections

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.

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