Specification Writer
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Architecture & Planning · Construction Management
In short
ASSA ABLOY seeks a Specification Writer in North Texas to create technical door and hardware specification documents for commercial buildings, collaborating with architectural firms. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in industry software to support design professionals in meeting security, aesthetic, and code compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare technical door and hardware specification documents.
- Act as a trusted resource to design professionals on door opening applications.
- Create, engineer, and produce door and hardware specifications for various commercial building types.
- Recommend door and hardware solutions based on design requirements (security, aesthetics, sustainability, accessibility).
- Design electrified access control product and software systems.
- Collaborate with Architectural Sales Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction and timely project delivery.
- Assist with project submittal reviews and substitution approval processes.
- Utilize Salesforce.com for customer relationship management, project tracking, and time management.
Requirements
- Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for selling door opening solutions.
- Detail-oriented, organized, with strong follow-up habits.
- Self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in time and project management; ability to multi-task.
- Strong communication, active listening, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to read and understand specifications/facility standards.
- Industry-related technical and sales aptitude.
- Ability to travel and meet customer requirements.
- Ability to perform responsibilities in a home office or while traveling.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. of sample and display material.
Desired Qualifications
- College/University degree (preference for architectural design/engineering, construction science/management, or similar) OR work experience commensurate with minimum high school/GED diploma.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of industry-related experience (commercial locksmith, door frames/hardware installer, contractor's license for installation, CHD project manager).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with CRM tools for sales and activity reporting.
- Working knowledge of industry-related software is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) plan.
- Education assistance.
- Company car.
- Environment reflecting commitment to employees.
Skills
Microsoft OfficeSalesforce
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About ASSA ABLOY Group
Let’s create a safer and more open world – together! ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of SEK 121 billion and 52,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. We have a feeling of discovery and urge to innovate by working together and telling it like it is, enabling us to be always growing, never boring and leading right. Do you want to be encouraged to act, have…
Company
ASSA ABLOY GroupJob Posted
3 days ago
Expires
in 2 months
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
Dallas, United States
Qualification
Bachelor, Diploma, No Formal Education
Applicants
Be an early applicant
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