Specifications Support - Architecture/Engineering

General Summary:

The Specifications Support member, with overall supervision from the Manager Specifications assists in executing office and project-related specifications and technical tasks of simple complexity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Capable of generally reading and understanding construction specifications. 
• Possess/demonstrates the technical ability to assist in the editing of construction specifications. 
• Assists in the assembling of construction specification sections into a project manual based on direction from the specifications writing technical staff. 
• Assists in preparation of basic specifications, including formatting the specs to meet the company or client standards.
• Possess/demonstrates the communication skills to work with all assigned project team members, including engineering disciplines. Follows direction from the project assigned specifier and advises of any questions. 
• Coordinate closely with internal teams responsible for firm-wide standards for best practices, including sustainability, technical, and QA/QC.
• Assist in maintaining specification templates, including codes standards, reference standards, and product identification.
• Assist with development of best practices for quality assurance and quality control on issues such as consistent terminology and coordination between drawings and specifications.
• Assist in continual improvement of construction specifications, including exploring best practices, new techniques, and new software tools.
• Investigate new products, systems, and material compliance.
• Performs related duties as assigned. 

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 1-3 years exposure to construction specifications preferred. 

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Bluebeam, BIM360, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Write clear, concise, and unambiguous sentences using active voice.
• Ability to accurately describe materials, products and installation methods.
• Understand basic construction methods, building materials and industry standards
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.