HDR · 3 days ago
Regional Specifications Leader
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $99K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into their work. The Regional Specifications Leader will determine and drive specification goals, develop new products and systems, and provide education and support to staff regarding specifications.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Determine, contribute to, and drive specification goals
Discover, create, develop, and implement new products, systems, and components
Gather and promote actions for lessons learned and project experiences
Assist in hiring regional full-time spec writing and support staff
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
Gather critical information about office and regional specification needs, issues, and activities
Elevate relevant information firmwide and to the Architectural Business Group (ABG) as needed
Foster collegial sharing of information about specification initiatives and other beneficial activities
Communicate specification developments and updates to regional users
Provide feedback on regional needs to Specifications Team
Contribute information and materials to SharePoint and Teams portal
Supervise and support local full-time Specification Writers and support staff in their region
Provide specification support for regional users (i.e. in-depth technical & product support, regional codes and standards, etc.)
Help establish and maintain Master Specifications for use on corporate level and modify master sections as construction industry changes
Assist with quality control and quality assurance processes
Liaison for project engagement with software platforms for design, planning, analytics, sustainability, equipment, etc
Provide consistency in the delivery of our project specifications
Prepare specifications for technical projects through all phases and packages while ensuring compatibility with drawings and/or technical conditions
Reinforce established practices by action on large projects and mentoring other projects
Assist with project contract language, proposals, project digital teams
Recommend materials, procedures and technical specification requirements and contents
Assist project leadership aligning user skillsets with project requirements
Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, acceptable standards and existing laws, rules and regulations and codes
Exhibit the utmost in professionalism, outstanding communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced work environment
Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and an overall positive attitude when meeting deadlines
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Construction Specifications Institute CDT, CSS preferred
LEED accreditation preferred
Master of Architecture
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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