Specification Writer

POSITION OVERVIEW

dormakaba is seeking a Specification Writer to join our Marketing & Sales Excellence team in Indianapolis! This position 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. This interacts with architects, contractors, and owners throughout the process of developing solutions, publishing specifications, complying with owner's standards, and managing the submittal process.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Provides project specifications covering the entire portfolio of dormakaba products, solutions, and services within all of the North American businesses
• Writes specifications within the relevant sections of CSI's master format division 8, 10, and 28
• Ensures that all specs written are designed with the appropriate solutions for the facility and the specific functions of the end user/owner
• Ensures 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
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to Architectural Sales Representatives
• Writes and posts all specifications on the approved platform
• Works with field sales as necessary to create strong RFA's in order to displace competitive solutions
• Develops and nurtures relationships with Project Architects (PA) to ensure recurring opportunities
• Maintains current compliance with AHC, CSI, and AIA certifications
• Maintains and improve current knowledge dormakaba's solutions and products

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree; technical/vocational school degree or equivalent preferred
• 8+ years' experience in the door and hardware industry
• Current AHC certification is preferred

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Candidates who embrace dormakaba's core values will be most successful in our organization: Trust, Customer First, Curiosity, Courage and Performance
• Team player and strong collaborator
• Problem solver (always brings solutions, enjoys challenges)
• Dependable (reliable and follows through on commitments)
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing while projecting empathy with and influencing across a wide audience spectrum
• Professional courage and commitment to design the best specification for the owner
• High degree of professional curiosity and effort to stay current on trends within the industry as well as evolving sales and marketing trends across all industries
• Strong knowledge of security integration systems preferred
• Knowledge of industry specific software
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Bluebeam PDF software experience preferred
• Meets deadlines and sets priorities effectively
• 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
• Ability to navigate sustainability program issues (LEED, LBC, Green Globes) a plus

WE OFFER

• An opportunity to work in global company with a family culture and strong core values (Trust, Customer First, Curiosity, Courage and Performance)
• Competitive pay with great benefits options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, 401k), Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career fulfillment with growth and development opportunities
• Employee discounts (online discounts for shopping, travel, insurance etc.) and much more!

dormakaba is a Federal Contractor and subject to the Federal Executive Order 14042, therefore all employees may be required to either be fully vaccinated or have an approved religious or medical exemption or file.

dormakaba USA Inc.

Interested?

Barbara Mendoza

is looking forward

to your application.

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