Door Hardware Detailer

Commercial Door Hardware Detailer / Estimator

Division 8 Architectural Hardware TOAD Software

A foundational hire for our growing hardware division.

Edelman-Lyon has been the Midwest's go-to for commercial automatic doors for over 75 years — and we're now scaling our Division 8 hardware division to match. This role is for the person who will help us build it.

If you're an experienced architectural hardware detailer who reads a door schedule the way most people read a newspaper, who knows the difference between a 13⁄4" SCW door at a 90-minute opening and one that isn't, and who takes pride in a clean, accurate submittal package — we want to talk to you.

We move slowly on hiring on purpose, because the right person here will shape how we grow this division for years to come.

About Edelman-Lyon

Edelman-Lyon Automatic Door is a third-generation, family-owned company that has been serving the Midwest for over 75 years. We service automatic doors, manual doors, specialty hardware, and full Division 8 packages for healthcare, education, retail, industrial, and institutional clients across six states — and we're growing fast.

We're known in the region for two things: deep technical expertise and a commitment to customer service that turns one-time clients into "life-long friends." Our sister company, Edelman-Campbell Security, handles surveillance, access control, and intrusion — which means we deliver complete openings, hardware to credential, that most companies can't.

This role is a foundational seat on our hardware team. The right person will have real influence on how we build, scope, and run this division as it grows.

What you'll actually be doing

• Blueprint & spec review — Dissect architectural drawings, specifications, and addenda to fully understand the Division 8 scope of every project.
• Hardware schedules — Build complete, accurate hardware schedules for every opening: hinges, locks, exit devices, closers, trim, electrified hardware, weatherstripping, thresholds, and accessories.
• Quantity take-offs — Detailed material take-offs for doors, frames, and hardware across the full project scope.
• Estimating & pricing — Source competitive pricing from manufacturers and distributors, build complete bid packages, and submit accurate, on-time proposals.
• Vendor & manufacturer coordination — Maintain working relationships with our hardware reps and manufacturers (Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, Dormakaba, Hager, Rockwood, etc.) to confirm specifications, secure pricing, and source alternatives.
• Submittal packages — Prepare hardware submittals, shop drawings, and technical documentation for awarded projects, ready for architect/owner approval.
• Value engineering — Identify and propose cost-saving substitutions and alternatives that meet spec and code without compromising the design intent.
• Project handoff — Work closely with our Project Managers and Operations team to ensure a clean transition from awarded bid to active project, with no detail lost in translation.
• Software ownership — Build out and maintain our project data in TOAD (our hardware estimating platform), keeping pricing, manufacturer data, and project files clean and current.
• Code compliance — Ensure every opening you scope meets applicable codes — fire ratings (NFPA 80), life safety (NFPA 101), ADA, and local AHJ requirements.

What we look for

• 3+ years estimating and/or detailing commercial architectural hardware (Division 8) — We need someone who already speaks the language.
• Strong blueprint and door-schedule fluency — you can read complex commercial drawings, specs, and door schedules quickly and accurately.
• Working knowledge of major hardware lines — Allegion (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Falcon), ASSA ABLOY (Sargent, Yale, Corbin Russwin, Norton), Dormakaba (Best, Stanley), and similar.
• Code knowledge — Functional understanding of NFPA 80, NFPA 101, ADA, and how they apply to commercial openings (fire-rated, life safety, accessibility).
• Strong attention to detail — a missed hinge or wrong lock function on a 300-opening project is an expensive mistake. We need someone who catches it before it ships.
• Solid MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Clear written and verbal communication — you'll be interacting with architects, GCs, manufacturers, and our internal team daily.

Strongly preferred (real differentiators):

• TOAD software experience — we use TOAD as our primary hardware estimating platform. If you already know it, we can put you to work on day one. If you don't, we'll train you — but candidates with Comsense, Avaware, or similar industry-software experience will pick TOAD up quickly.
• AHC (Architectural Hardware Consultant), CDC (Certified Door Consultant), or DHI coursework — significant asset.
• Experience with electrified hardware — strikes, mag locks, electrified hinges, request-to-exit, and how they tie into access control systems (a major plus given our ECS sister company).
• Experience on healthcare, K-12, government, or other compliance-heavy projects.
• Familiarity with bid platforms like ConstructConnect, SmartBid, or PlanHub.

What we expect

• You catch the details others miss.
• You take ownership of your bids and your submittals — if something's wrong, you say so and fix it.
• You ask questions when you're unsure rather than assuming.
• You treat customers, vendors, and teammates with professionalism.
• You bring ideas to the table about how to make our process better as we grow.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with your experience and certifications
• Performance-based raises and bonuses — tied directly to your contribution as the division grows
• Health, dental, and vision insurance — for employee and family
• Simple IRA retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Paid certifications and continuing education — including DHI coursework toward AHC/CDC if that's a path you want to pursue
• Real career growth — this is a foundational role in a growing division of a 75-year-old company, with a clear path to lead the detailing/estimating function as we scale

How to apply

Send your resume, along with a few short sentences telling us:

• The most complex Division 8 project you've personally detailed or estimated — what was the scope, and what made it challenging?
• What software you currently use for hardware estimating, and how long you've been using it.
• Why you're considering a move from your current role.

We respond to every serious applicant — typically within a few business days.

Edelman-Lyon Automatic Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and verification of authorization to work in the United States.