Specification Consultant

Rae Security, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits package

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

Rae Security, Inc. is seeking a Specification Consultant to provide door hardware, access control, and security specification expertise to architects, consultants, contractors, end users, and internal teams.

You will drive specification development, hardware design, and code compliance across commercial, healthcare, education, government, and industrial markets, while coordinating across project teams and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in door hardware, access control, security integration, architectural consulting, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of commercial door hardware, door opening assemblies, and life-safety requirements.
• Experience interpreting architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Understanding of electronic access control systems, electrified hardware, and integrated security solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project collaboration tools.
• Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete door hardware, access control, and security specifications for new construction, renovation, and retrofit projects.
• Create and maintain hardware schedules, hardware sets, and technical specifications that meet project requirements and applicable building, life-safety, and accessibility codes.
• Serve as a technical resource to architects, consultants, contractors, owners, and internal project teams regarding door openings, hardware, access control, and physical security applications.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents to recommend appropriate mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic security solutions.
• Coordinate door hardware, access control, electrical, and specialty door requirements to ensure proper system integration.
• Participate in design reviews, project coordination meetings, pre-construction conferences, and post-installation discussions as needed.
• Review and respond to submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and product application questions to ensure specification compliance and project success.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, engineering, and operations teams to support project strategy and customer objectives.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate integrated security technologies, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related solutions.
• Communicate project updates, specification revisions, and coordination requirements to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, codes, standards, and competitive solutions.
• Utilize CRM, specification-writing software, and project management tools to manage project information and customer interactions.
• Support business development efforts by providing technical expertise during customer presentations, design discussions, and project planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM

Specification-writing software

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specification Consultant

The Specification Consultant provides door hardware, access control, and security specification expertise to architects, consultants, contractors, end users, and internal teams. This role serves as a technical resource throughout the project lifecycle, supporting specification development, hardware design, security solutions, code compliance, and project coordination. The position plays a critical role in driving project opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring successful project execution across commercial, healthcare, education, government, and industrial markets.

Core Values

• Be Respectful


• Be Accountable


• Be Exceptional

We Offer

• Competitive pay


• Great benefits package


• Excellent growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop complete door hardware, access control, and security specifications for new construction, renovation, and retrofit projects.


• Create and maintain hardware schedules, hardware sets, and technical specifications that meet project requirements and applicable building, life-safety, and accessibility codes.


• Serve as a technical resource to architects, consultants, contractors, owners, and internal project teams regarding door openings, hardware, access control, and physical security applications.


• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents to recommend appropriate mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic security solutions.


• Coordinate door hardware, access control, electrical, and specialty door requirements to ensure proper system integration.


• Participate in design reviews, project coordination meetings, pre-construction conferences, and post-installation discussions as needed.


• Review and respond to submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and product application questions to ensure specification compliance and project success.


• Collaborate with sales, project management, engineering, and operations teams to support project strategy and customer objectives.


• Identify opportunities to incorporate integrated security technologies, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related solutions.


• Communicate project updates, specification revisions, and coordination requirements to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.


• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, codes, standards, and competitive solutions.


• Utilize CRM, specification-writing software, and project management tools to manage project information and customer interactions.


• Support business development efforts by providing technical expertise during customer presentations, design discussions, and project planning activities.


• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in door hardware, access control, security integration, architectural consulting, or a related field.


• Working knowledge of commercial door hardware, door opening assemblies, and life-safety requirements.


• Experience interpreting architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.


• Understanding of electronic access control systems, electrified hardware, and integrated security solutions.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project collaboration tools.


• Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building abilities.