Company
Our Client is an employee-owned, award-winning, architectural practice firm with a proven track record in practical, innovative and economical design. During a history spanning over 60 years, our client has designed some of Canada’s most notable buildings, primarily in healthcare.
Role
Our client is searching for a Specification Writer to join its growing team.
As a Specification Writer you will perform general specification writing and coordination of allied engineering specifications for various projects primarily in the Healthcare sector.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret architectural, engineering and interior design plans and prepare material lists and specifications to be used as standards by contractors related to building construction activities.
- Analyze plans and details or diagrams, observe and makes notes on materials to prepare specifications for construction activities.
- Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties, utilizing knowledge of material standards, construction processes or manufacturing procedures.
- Conduct quality reviews of construction documents while researching and preparing specifications.
- Be aware of the products on the market, assisting in maintaining and developing the firm library of catalogues and other information for designers and architects to use.
- Prepare project manuals including general conditions with an in-depth familiarity with the various CCDC contracts and client supplementary conditions.
- Coordinate progress and bid set printing orders and assuring that documents are ready for printing, signing, sealing and distribution.
- Develop specification requirements and solutions.
- Work with project teams to develop documents throughout project phases.
- Assist and mentor staff on technical issues for both project and specification related issues.
- Function as a technical resource.
- Stay current on product development, new materials, code changes and industry trends
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, diploma in architectural technology or another construction‐related field.
- Healthcare experience is a huge asset
- Great written and verbal English communication skills
- Computer skills with an emphasis on Word, and Excel and Adobe Acrobat, FTP programs and SharePoint.
- Worked in prior building construction settings, including but not limited to architecture firms, architecture‐engineering firms, construction management or specification consulting firms.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, working with others in a team setting, communicating directly with Project Managers and Contractor contact and working on multiple projects at the same time.
- LEED AP and RSW certification are a plus
- Extensive knowledge of building codes, industry standards, structures and materials standards
- Previous experience writing specifications
- Self-starter in terms of research and follow-through.
- Active Member of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) preferred