Door Hardware Openings Specialist — Life-Safety & Accessibility Expert

HGA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) guaranteed contribution

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

HGA is seeking a Door Hardware Openings Specialist who will develop and coordinate door hardware specifications across various project types. You will lead with technical expertise, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with design intent throughout the design and construction process.

This role requires a technical or bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with certification preferred (AHC/DHI).

Qualifications

• Technical or Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, construction management, architecture, or similar
• 3+ years of experience with a technical degree or 5+ years of experience in a door hardware consulting or related industry role
• AHC or DHI certification preferred, but not required
• Strong communication across clients, facilities staff, and internal teams
• Advanced problemsolving skills
• Ability to manage multiple, complex project scopes
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare door hardware specifications for complex projects including larger projects with multiple phases and high-security applications
• Maintain and refine the firm's master guide door hardware specifications
• Review and coordinate hardware specifications with project drawings and design intent
• Review door hardware submittals during construction administration, and coordinate revisions in specifications and architectural drawings
• Coordinate closely with Project Specifiers and project teams
• Meet with clients and facilities managers to determine hardware requirements for their facilities
• Support communication across disciplines for openings requirements
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in hardware specifications and related documentation
• Apply firm and industry standards for openings design, life safety and code compliance

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/Technical degree in construction-related field

AHC or DHI certification (preferred)

Tools

VisiSpecs

Revit

Procore

MasterFormat/CSI

Job description

HGA is seeking a Door Hardware Openings Specialist who will develop and coordinate door hardware specifications across various project types. You will lead with technical expertise, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with design intent throughout the design and construction process.

This role requires a technical or bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with certification preferred (AHC/DHI).