Architectural Specification Writer
Role Overview
We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.
Work in a place where you matter – apply now!
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Position Overview
dormakaba is seeking a remote based Architectural Specification Writer. The Architectural Specification Writer is responsible for writing architectural specifications to support end users, architects, and design build firms. The specification writer will support the entire portfolio of dormakaba’s solutions and products. The Specification Writer will interact with architects, contractors, and owners throughout the process of developing solutions, publishing specifications, complying with owner’s standards, and managing the submittal process through with an ASR team member.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $90,000 - $105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Plus a Sales Incentive Plan. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.
What you will do
- Provides project specifications covering the entire portfolio of dormakaba products, solutions, and services within all the North American businesses
- Ensure that all specs written are designed with the appropriate solutions for the facility and the specific functions of the end user/owner
- Responsible for ensuring that all specifications meet relevant building codes and local codes that are applicable to the project
- Prepares catalog cuts and product specific information as requested by the architect
- 5+ years’ experience in the door and hardware industry
- Proven knowledge of IBC-International Building Code, NFPA 101-Life Safety, NFPA 80-Fire Doors and Frames, NFPA 105 and all ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act compliance regulations
- Extensive experience writing specifications within the relevant sections of CSI’s Master Format Division 8, 10, 11 and 28
- Bachelor’s degree; technical/vocational school degree or equivalent
- Current AHC certification
- Bluebeam PDF software experience
- Ability to navigate sustainability program issues (LEED, LBC, Green Globes)
- Prior experience with Revit
- Salesforce knowledge
What we require
5+ years’ experience in the door and hardware industry
Proven knowledge of IBC-International Building Code, NFPA 101-Life Safety, NFPA 80-Fire Doors and Frames, NFPA 105 and all ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act compliance regulations
Extensive experience writing specifications within the relevant sections of CSI’s Master Format Division 8, 10, 11 and 28
What we prefer
Bachelor’s degree; technical/vocational school degree or equivalent
Current AHC certification
Bluebeam PDF software experience
Ability to navigate sustainability program issues (LEED, LBC, Green Globes)
Prior experience with Revit
Salesforce knowledge
What we offer
- Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
- Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
- Vacation and Personal Time Off
- We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
- Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
- Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
- 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
- Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!
Who we are
We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.
Work in a place where you matter – apply now!
#LI-LH1 #LI-Remote
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree; technical/vocational school degree or equivalent
About dormakaba
dormakaba is a global provider of access and security solutions, offering products and services including door hardware, entrance systems, electronic access control, lodging systems, and mechanical key systems. The company was formed in 2015 through the merger of Dorma and Kaba and serves customers worldwide.
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