
Specification Writer
Allegion
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Anywhere in North America
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Salary
💰 CA$56,000 - CA$90,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Create door hardware schedules and technical specifications for architects, ensuring compliance with current codes and standards for new construction and asset-maintenance projects.
- Recommend product application solutions to architects.
- Facilitate design revisions, coordinate access control, and respond to technical questions throughout all project phases.
- Communicate strategic project information to the Architectural Services Consultant to help develop project strategy for the sales team.
- Communicate project changes that may impact specifications and commercial strategy, and maintain two-way communication with the Architectural Services Consultant and the sales team.
- Assist sales teams with competitor product conversions.
- Be proficient in electromechanical hardware products and solutions, including access control and software aspects.
- Communicate coordination requirements and/or conflicts related to door hardware, such as access control, electrical requirements, and specialty doors.
- Collaborate with the Architectural Services Consultant to deliver a positive customer experience and meet project commitments.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Allegion’s product portfolio and competitors by analyzing market data on competitive activity.
- Adapt to market changes.
- Use CRM and specification-writing software, as well as collaboration tools.
- Manage the sales process through effective CRM management and clear communication.
Requirements
- Post-secondary diploma in architectural technology or construction technology (an asset)
- More than 4 years of experience in the field
- Knowledge of mechanical and electronic hardware solutions, including options ranging from mechanical access control to comprehensive facility management
- Understanding of electrical and electronic components
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English/French), with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence at all levels of the organization
- Strong customer service orientation
- DHI certification (an asset)
- Ongoing training toward AHC certification (an asset) with DHI
- DHT certification (an asset)
- Valid driver’s license in province of residence (required)
- Availability to travel 5–10%
- Strong CRM and computer skills
- Knowledge of local codes and CSI specification format
Benefits
- Health, dental and other insurance coverage for your well-being and security
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities for community engagement and volunteerism to contribute to the greater good
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
door hardware schedulestechnical specificationselectromechanical hardware productsaccess control solutionsmechanical and electronic hardware solutionselectrical componentsfacility managementspecification writingmarket analysisproject management
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationinfluencecustomer service orientationadaptabilitystrategic communicationproblem-solvingcoordinationteamwork
Certifications
DHI certificationAHC certificationDHT certificationpost-secondary diploma in architectural technologypost-secondary diploma in construction technologyvalid driver's license