Senior Specifications Specialist
- Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Provide Specifications Leadership:
- Contribute and drive specification goals.
- Provide consistency in the delivery of our project specifications
- Provide feedback on regional needs to Specifications Team.
- Report up information about office and regional specification needs, issues, and activities.
- Elevate relevant information firmwide and to the Architectural Business Group (ABG) as needed.
- Communicate specification developments and updates to regional users.
- Support local Specification Writers and support staff in their region.
- Liaison for project engagement with software platforms for design, planning, analytics, sustainability, equipment, etc.
- Exhibit the utmost in professionalism, outstanding communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced work environment
- Develop Specifications & Support Project Teams:
- Provide specification support for regional users (i.e. in-depth technical & product support, regional codes and standards, etc.).
- Recommend materials, procedures and technical specification requirements and contents.
- Reinforce established practices by action on large projects and mentoring other projects.
- Prepare specifications for technical projects through all phases and packages while ensuring compatibility with drawings and/or technical conditions
- Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, acceptable standards and existing laws, rules and regulations and codes.
- Assist with project contract language, proposals, project digital teams.
- Assist with quality control and quality assurance processes.
- Assist project leadership aligning user skillsets with project requirements.
- Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and an overall positive attitude when meeting deadlines
- Build Knowledge and Foster Continuous Improvement:
- Discover, create, develop, and implement new products, systems, and components.
- Gather and promote actions for lessons learned and project experiences.
- Provide education to staff about best practices, products, and specifications.
- Train, mentor, and encourage staff in developing spec writing proficiency and convey the importance of the specifications in concert with the delivery models.
- Foster collegial sharing of information about specification initiatives and other beneficial activities.
- Contribute information and materials to SharePoint and Teams portal.
- Master’s Degree in Architecture
- Construction Specifications Canada: CSP, RSW preferred
- LEED accreditation preferred
- Collaborative and teaming skills
- Able to maintain a high profile in the team environment
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of CSI/CSC principles and construction materials
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 5 years experience working with specifications
- Knowledge in the ability to recommend materials, procedures, and technical specifications requirements and contents
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.