Architectural Openings Consultant (AOC)

DWS, Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DHI membership reimbursement

Continuing education support

Certification maintenance support

Car allowance for site visits

Job summary

DWS, Inc. is seeking a Board-Certified Architectural Openings Consultant (AOC) to be the technical cornerstone of Division 8 and 10.

You will guide hardware scheduling, code compliance, and electrified openings integration for high-security, complex projects in the California market. You will collaborate with Tier-1 general contractors, architects, and facility managers, ensuring 100% accuracy from design through field installation.

Qualifications

• Active AOC designation from DHI is mandatory.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the California commercial door/hardware market.
• Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard software (AvaWare, Bluebeam, ProLink).

Responsibilities

• Specification & scheduling of hardware, hollow metal specs, and wood door requirements for large-scale projects.
• Serve as the final authority on CBC, NFPA 80, NFPA 101, and ADA/Title 24 compliance.
• Lead coordination between electrified hardware and low-voltage security contractors for seamless integration.
• Partner with architects during design development to draft proprietary specs aligned with products.
• Conduct site walks for complex retrofits and provide high-level troubleshooting for the installer division.
• Mentor sales and estimating teams to elevate product knowledge.

Skills

10+ yrs exp

Tools

AvaWare

Bluebeam

ProLink

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified Architectural Openings Consultant (AOC) to serve as the technical cornerstone of our Division 8 and Division 10 operations. In this role, you will transition beyond simple sales into a high-level consultancy, providing expert-level hardware scheduling, code compliance auditing, and electrified openings integration.

You will be the primary liaison for our Tier-1 General Contractors, Architects, and Facility Managers, ensuring that the most complex openings—from high-tech biopharma labs to institutional high-security builds- are delivered with 100% accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Specification & Scheduling: Author and review comprehensive hardware schedules, hollow metal specifications, and wood door requirements for large-scale commercial projects.

Technical Authority: Serve as the final word on California Building Code (CBC), NFPA 80 (Fire Doors), NFPA 101 (Life Safety), and ADA/Title 24 compliance.

Electrified Integration: Lead the coordination between electrified hardware and low-voltage security contractors to ensure seamless system integration and "plug-and-play" field functionality.

Architectural Consulting: Partner with architects during the design development phase to assist in writing proprietary specifications that align with our product strengths.

Field Engineering: Conduct site walkthroughs for complex retrofits and provide high-level troubleshooting for our dedicated installer division.

Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to our sales and estimating teams to elevate the company's overall product knowledge.

Required Qualifications

Certification: Active AOC (Architectural Openings Consultant) designation from DHI is mandatory.

Market Knowledge: Minimum 10+ years of experience in the California commercial door/hardware market.

Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., AvaWare, Bluebeam, ProLink).

Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of the specific fire and life-safety requirements unique to Northern California jurisdictions.

Compensation & Benefits (SF Bay Area Market)

Base (Salary): (Based on experience and DHI status).

Incentives: Performance-based bonuses tied to project gross profit and division growth.

Professional Support: Full reimbursement for DHI membership, continuing education, and certification maintenance.

Vehicle/Travel: Monthly car allowance and fuel card for site visits across the Bay Area.

The "Kit": High-performance mobile workstation, iPad Pro for field auditing, and specialized field testing equipment.