Commercial Door and Hardware Engineer

Company Description

We are solution focused to meet the varied needs of the commercial construction industry, KENDELL offers a host of tailored services and high quality products providing both function and aesthetics. As a partner to industry leading manufacturers, we are able to provide complete opening solutions across our core market segments.

At KENDELL we scale our teams in order to meet project challenges and deliver specialized knowledge to any location wherever it may be needed. Our approach provides global expertise with local perspective, bringing together the correct resources to deliver innovative application based solutions that do more for customers and their communities.

Job Description

Create detailed, accurate Division 8 door, frame, and hardware schedule submittals and shop drawings for Kendell projects within or under budget provided by estimating.  Complete the scheduling process with job costing entry, and submittal revisions. Maximize cost savings opportunities throughout the scheduling process.

• Use Protech software, spreadsheets, plans, specifications and estimating paperwork to create submittals, shop drawings, and additional project documents. 
• Create and prepare door and frame submittals and shop drawings following industry standards
• Create detailed hardware sets, using proper headings for hardware sets, listing hardware items in correct sequence and format, identifying intended functions of door openings, and coordinating hardware templating requirements.
• Evaluate door openings and determine the correct products to create assemblies that meet applicable requirements such as codes and standards.
• Follow FSC policies, BAA, ADA, and Building Code guidelines and procedures as related to scheduling
• Organize and prepare all job information for project management job folder
• Stay current on industry-related codes and standards, products, and manufacturers by attending in-house or manufacturer-sponsored learning sessions or industry-sponsored seminars/conferences
• Utilize and apply newly gained knowledge and skills in job functions when applicable  
• Be a source of industry and organizational knowledge for colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Management or other related field with minimum of five years previous work experience in construction industry, specifically in product scheduling or detailing
• Strong knowledge of applicable products and methodologies for product application in the Door, Frame & Hardware industry including material types, hardware specifications, installation methods, etc.
• Knowledge of LEED/FSC/BAA/BABAA guidelines
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and scheduling software, preferred experience with Protech, Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail  
• Strong mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in basic units of measure; figure and convert fractions, rates, percentages, ratios; draw and interpret symmetrical drawings)
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer relations skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with clients and employees
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Additional Information

Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance, as well as Voluntary Benefits, HSA & FSA, and Employee contribution to 401k. *Employer match, up to 4%. PTO and paid Holidays.

Hours: Standard business hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 annual incentive opportunity.

General: This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and may be modified based on position location and facility need. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as directed by management. All job requirements are subject to change over time, at the discretion of management, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

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