Company Overview:
Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at Dar Al-Handasah and Sidaracollaborative.
Job Purpose:
The specialist will provide professional door hardware services to support the architectural department. This role includes but not limited to specifying hardware sets, supporting the architectural department, review contractor/client queries, review of material submittals.
Key Responsibilities:
The role encompasses, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
- Create technical hardware sets and specifications for the architectural community which includes code compliance / applications as per EN/ANSI/BHMA standards.
- Provide solutions to architects on product application requirements.
- Participate in project meetings as needed. Assist with revisions, access control coordination, and requests for information during all phases of the project.
- Exhibit a basic understanding of electro-mechanical products and solutions including access control.
- Communicate door hardware coordination requirements and/or conflicts, such as access control, electrical requirements, and specialty doors.
- Maintain industry product knowledge by reviewing and understanding market data.
- Accurately interpret architectural drawings, specifications for the purpose of creating architectural hardware specifications to meet client, building code and project requirements.
- Review of material submittals and issuing comments.
- To provide training to staff and other stakeholders when requested.
Values Alignment:
- Demonstrates analytical thinking, independence in execution, and accountability in delivering quality outcomes while fostering collaboration across teams.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years experience in the door and hardware industry aligning with the key responsibilities.
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electronic solutions.
- Ability to read and understand floor plans, security plans and access control requirements.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of international building codes and standards (IBC, NFPA).
- Thorough knowledge of wood doors, steel doors, aluminum doors, specialty doors.
- Basic understanding of electricity and electronic components.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365.
- General knowledge of auto cad and revit.
- DHI / DOIT / GAI certification.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Adapting to all office procedures and requirements.
