Senior Specialist, Building Hardware

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you'll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You'll find room to grow, freedom to explore - and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Senior Doors + Hardware Specialist to join the firm as part of our Technical Services team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance and quality control of hardware specifications and sets.
• Partner with design team to determine project door and hardware requirements for client's needs for security, function, aesthetics, and cost while complying with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with review of door and hardware submittals prepared by others for compliance with contract documents and project requirements.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure they conform to client's hardware standards.
• Maintain specialist workflow dashboard(s) for all requested door & hardware design & review deliverables.
• Work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Manage multiple projects at one time with accuracy and high attention to detail
• Mentor, provide education and train architectural and interiors technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of client interaction experience required
• Knowledge of major industry manufactures of doors, frames, hardware, access control systems and their various performance characteristics and appropriate applications
• Knowledge of door schedules, specification hardware sets, and submittal hardware schedule
• Knowledge of industry door and hardware finishes, DHI standards, and access controls
• Knowledge of national, state, and local building codes as well as technical familiarity with hardware manufacturers' most current products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam. AutoCAD and REVIT a plus.

Certifications

• CSI CDT Certified Document Technologist preferred.
• DHI DHIA Door + Hardware Industry Associate preferred.

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours . Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

At Corgan, we believe social responsibility should be a holistic approach to supporting the community and environment. We commit our time and talent through service, provide financial support through giving, balance elevated design with responsible, sustainable solutions, and cultivate equity and inclusivity inside and outside our firm.


We share a deep curiosity about how we can improve lives through design. We are curious about the world we have - and the world that is emerging. This passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Maybe that is why so many of our client relationships span decades.

From our earliest days, the Corgan philosophy of work and life balance was an important and valued part of our culture. As we've grown, our commitment to the well-being of our employees has only become stronger and more defined. Corgan promotes a healthy balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office. We also offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. * EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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