Job Description

Job Title:
Contract Hardware Detailer — Division 8 (Commercial Construction)

Overview:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in architectural hardware, hardware schedules, and commercial construction? We’re looking for an experienced Divison 8 Detailer to join our team and play a key role in preparing project-specific hardware sets, coordinating with architects and project managers, and ensuring execution excellence. You’ll work on significant commercial builds, support a high-performing team, and help deliver top-quality results.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review architectural drawings, specifications and opening schedules to determine hardware requirements.
• Create complete hardware sets (door/hardware schedules) based on room functions and project criteria.
• Generate submittals, shop drawings, and hardware schedules using manufacturer cut sheets and EPWS (or other software).
• Initiate RFIs to architects/engineers when specifications or openings are unclear.
• Coordinate with project managers, sales reps, and procurement to procure hardware, track lead times, and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with change orders, Architectural Supplemental Instructions (ASIs), and RFIs as needed.
• Monitor material cost variances and address discrepancies between scoped and detailed costs.
• Maintain strong organization, accuracy, timely turnaround in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver accurate documentation under pressure.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial construction hardware detailing (doors/frames/hardware) or similar role.
• Experience reading architectural plans, schedules, specifications and interpreting hardware requirements.
• Proficiency with hardware schedule software or equivalent; experience with EPWS or similar is a strong plus.

Preferred (but not required):

• Associate degree in technical/engineering or related field.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD or other detailing/drawing software.
• Prior experience working with Division 8 (doors, frames, hardware) in commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with profit/cost monitoring for hardware sets.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health benefits, PTO, Paid Holidays, and more.
• Opportunity to work on major commercial builds and grow your hardware detailing expertise.
• Collaborative team environment where your detail work is valued and visible.

Physical / Travel Requirements:

• Primarily desk-based work with computer; some light lifting (up to ~15 lbs) may be required.
• No travel required. 

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