Geared toward professionals comfortable with technical specification writing and collaborative project teams, with a focus on sustainable design and long-term high-profile projects in Canada.
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Original posting from Stantec
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
At Stantec, we are passionate about creating sustainable places that inspire. Through our Architecture and Interior Design work, we challenge design ideas of the past to create spaces that foster a culture of collaboration - spaces that are designed for community. We strive to design spaces that are meaningful and memorable for our communities. Join our team of creative professionals and work with us to create inspiring spaces for all.
We have several long-term, high-profile projects in and around the country that require an experienced Specifications Writer to be part of our award-winning team.
Your Key Responsibilities
Produce project specific Project Manuals containing the procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, and the technical specifications
Prepare project manuals consistent with project requirements
Assist in and contribute to production of preliminary project descriptions or design criteria using the UniFormat
Prepare preliminary/outline tabular specifications using MS Word using the MasterFormat
Prepare full length specifications with Chorus software using MasterSpec, office, client, and other guide specification masters
Read the "drawings" to ensure coordinated project specifications
Conduct coordination spec charrettes with project team members
Coordinate architectural and consultant specifications
Maintain and expand specifier's digital library
Serve as technical resource for building's project teams
Maintain relations with product manufacture representatives
Assist project teams during project delivery phases with understanding project specifications, evaluating product options and substitutions, understanding installation, resolving disputes, and project administration
Train, mentor, and coach.
Stay current and familiar with new products, systems, and technologies
Knowledge of database resources including CSA, UL, FM, Intertek, NFRC
Produce and maintain business center specification masters
Create masters and periodically update e-SPECS MasterSpec database
Your Capabilities and Credentials
CSI's Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) preferred, Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) an asset
Familiarity with CSI's MasterFormat, UniFormat, Section and Page Formats, administrative forms, and with one or more versions of CSI's project delivery/practice guides
Strong familiarity with Chorus and with MasterSpec masters preferred. Familiarity with BSD SpecLink, UFGS, and other specification masters a plus
Familiarity with Contract Documents, particularly of the Contract for Construction
Architectural Registration preferred
Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Chorus, MS Word and Excel, and Bluebeam.
Excellent interpersonal skills, working with others in a team setting, communicating directly with Owner and Contractor and working on multiple projects at the same time
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate or Accredited Professional credentials an asset
Extensive knowledge of ICC, NFPA, ASTM, UL, Intertek, FM codes and standards; other industry standards typically specified by reference (AAMA, AWS/AWI/WI, GANA, SDI, NAAMM, NFRC, TCNA to name a few); and building/site structures, systems, assemblies, materials, and products preferred.
Education and Experience
Post-Secondary Education with emphasis given to degrees in Architecture and related fields
Previous experience in building construction settings, including but not limited to architecture firms specializing in Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial, Institutional, and Public Works
5 + years of experience editing/writing architectural construction specifications
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Source: Stantec careers