Specification Consultant Development Program 2025 - Atlanta, GA
Job Description
Specification Writer Apprenticeship Program
We are looking for Specification Writers to join our Allegion team as part of our Specification Writing Apprenticeship Program! As a Specification Writer in the program, you will complete two rotations in the span of 9 months. This immersive program includes in depth training and development to prepare you for your role of providing access solutions by creating door hardware specifications.
In the first six months of the training program, you will relocate to our training facility in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Here you will participate in classroom style training with others in your cohort. During this segment, you will learn about the industry, our products, and codes as well as how to read blueprints. In the last three months of the training program, you will transfer to your permanent location in your respective regional sales office. Here you will prepare for your full-time role by writing specifications with the help and supervision of your team so that you are prepared to hit your market ready for success!
What You Will Do:
Rotational Training Key Elements:
- Complete immersive SWAP training program curriculum to increase knowledge about Allegion customers, products and processes.
- Participate and engage in various manufacturing trainings, product training and program events to deepen you understanding of Allegion systems, processes and customers.
- Immerse yourself in Allegion’s culture by attending networking and professional development events to gain valuable relationships throughout the organization.
- Learn and master Allegion’s state of the art tools, systems, and resources.
- Graduate from 9-month training program within depth knowledge of role, best practices, policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure best in class customer experiences.
Full Time Role Responsibilities:
- 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 and 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 and software.
- Communicate door hardware coordination requirements and/or conflicts, such as access control, electrical requirements, and specialty doors.
- Work in conjunction with Architecture Services Consultant 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.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction, Architecture, or technical field preferred
- Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of organization and time management skills
- Proficiency with MS Office tools
- Ability to learn industry specific software
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to influence with actionable goals
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.
What You’ll Get from Us:
- A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: making a difference and leading with purpose
- High energy, influential, cross collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching.
- Customized individual development plans and growth maps to help you unlock your full potential and career graph with Allegion.
- Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
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