Specification Consultant - Kansas City, St. Louis or CST

Allegion; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Specification Consultant to provide expert door hardware specifications for the architectural community. This role involves creating technical hardware sets, ensuring code compliance, and collaborating with architects to deliver tailored solutions. With a strong focus on customer experience and project coordination, you will play a crucial role in shaping security solutions for various markets. The company values professional development and work-life balance, offering generous paid time off and a commitment to your future. If you're passionate about making an impact in safety and security, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited PTO

Employee Discounts

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of industry experience required.
• Understanding of electricity and electronic components is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create technical hardware sets and specifications for projects.
• Provide solutions to architects on product application requirements.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Focus

Knowledge of Mechanical Solutions

Knowledge of Electronic Solutions

Project Coordination

Education

High School Degree

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Specification Writing Software

Collaboration Tools

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Specification Consultant – Kansas City, St. Louis or Remote CST

Specification Consultant

The Specification Consultant will provide professional door hardware specification services to the architectural community as a “pull through” sales strategy to penetrate the market. This includes creating hardware sets, editing an Allegion master specification, reviewing shop drawings of distributor submittals, and providing expert analysis on product applications for projects in various markets.

What You Will Do:

• Create technical hardware sets and specifications for the architectural community, including code compliance for new construction projects as well as aftermarket requests.
• Provide solutions to architects on product application requirements.
• Participate in pre and post installation meetings as needed. Assist with revisions, access control coordination, and requests for information during all phases of the project.
• Communicate strategic project information to Project Coordinator to assist in the formation of a project strategy for the sales force. Communicate project changes that may impact specification and sales strategy, maintain 2-way communication with Project Coordinator and Sales Team.
• Exhibit a basic understanding of electro-mechanical products and solutions including access control and software.
• Communicate door hardware coordination requirements and/or conflicts, such as access control, electrical requirements, and specialty doors.
• Work in conjunction with Project Coordinator to provide a positive customer experience and deliver on project commitments.
• Maintain excellent industry/competitor product knowledge by reviewing and understanding market data of competitive activity. Adapt to changes in the marketplace.
• Utilize CRM and Specification Writing software and collaboration tools.
• Maintain awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance.

What You Need to Succeed:

• High School degree required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-10 years industry experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electronic solutions, including options spanning from mechanical access/egress control to total facility.
• Understanding of electricity and electronic components.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• CDT credential preferred.
• Continuing education in progress towards attaining AHC credential through DHI. DHT certification preferred.
• Candidates must live within territory, ideally Kansas City or St. Louis, but open to candidates living within the Central Standard Time zone (CST).

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it.”
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy.”
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work.
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself.”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching.

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.