Director of Elevator Witnessing & Testing - New York, NY

Description

As the Director of Elevator Witnessing & Testing at DeSimone Consulting Engineering, you’ll lead the development of our third-party elevator witnessing and testing practice in New York City. This role requires a NYC DOB-licensed Elevator Agency Director who will serve as the Director in Responsible Charge, ensuring regulatory compliance, technical oversight, and program growth. You’ll establish operational standards, manage inspections, and build a high-performing team while supporting our Vertical Transportation consulting practice.

• Register and maintain the elevator agency in DOB NOW.
• Review, approve, and sign all inspection and testing reports prior to DOB submission.
• Ensure compliance with DOB notification deadlines and defect correction requirements.
• Serve as Director in Responsible Charge under NYC DOB rules.
• Supervise licensed elevator inspectors.
• Support DeSimone’s VT consulting practice while maintaining regulatory separation.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, and DOB representatives as needed.
• Develop and implement SOPs, QAQC protocols, and documentation standards.
• Oversee CAT 1, CAT 3, and CAT 5 witnessing and periodic inspections.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of NYC DOB elevator codes and compliance requirements.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of DOB regulations, compliance management, and documentation standards.
• Ability to manage DOB audits, enforcement actions, and corrective orders.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build and manage a team while ensuring operational excellence.
• QEI - Qualified Elevator Inspector certification (must have license, requires annual renewal and ability to meet renewal requirements).
• Strong compliance and regulatory expertise.
• Active NYC DOB Elevator Agency Director License.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Previous leadership role at a DOB-approved elevator inspection or testing agency.
• Eligible to act as Director in Responsible Charge for a DOB-registered elevator agency.
• Strong documentation and QAQC management skills.
• Proven leadership in elevator inspection, testing, or witnessing within NYC.
• No degree required; High School Diploma or GED equivalent accepted.
• Practical application experience in elevator modernization and maintenance.

Benefits

This position is classified as salaried, exempt. The hiring salary range for this role is anticipated to be $170,000-$215,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications.

At DeSimone, we believe in transparency when it comes to salary and hourly rates for our job postings. Our pay range represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that we think, in good faith, we might be willing to pay, for the posted job in the specified location(s). At DeSimone, we believe in transparency when it comes to salary and hourly rates for our job postings. Our pay range represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that we think, in good faith, we might be willing to pay, for the posted job in the specified location(s).

We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, offering mentorship, professional development, and exposure to groundbreaking technologies. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do-our open, inclusive environment empowers every team member to contribute ideas and shape the future of structural engineering.

For this particular position, we expect to hire near the middle of the range. We understand that there may be rare and exceptional circumstances where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position. In these cases, we may consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

As a Top Workplace and an ENR-ranked firm, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to make an impact - both in your career and in the community. If you’re passionate about innovation, eager to learn, and ready to grow, DeSimone is where your potential meets possibility.

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