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Specification Specialist
| Company | Gensler |
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| Location | Baltimore, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $115000 – $152000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited school preferred
- Registered architect or interior designer preferred
- 10+ years of experience in a similar role
- Hold a Construction Document Technologist (CDT) certificate, or preferably be a Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
- Experience in building construction and interior fitout specifications writing required
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to organize and administer work for multiple projects with competing priorities
Responsibilities
- Communicate firm best practices, policies, and procedures to project teams, with a focus on material research capabilities and sustainability.
- Educate and mentor staff on master specification documents, construction document technology, and editing methodology.
- Liaise with Manufacturers Representatives as needed for research and project support.
- Provide specification editing support for a variety of Studios and Practice Areas.
- Assist Regional Specification Leaders in developing and maintaining master specification documents.
- Support Regional Specification Leaders in preparing and delivering educational materials on specifications and other technical topics.
- Aid Regional Specification Leaders in conducting compliance training and monitoring activities.
- Write technical specifications that comply with project requirements, industry standards, applicable laws, regulations, and building codes to ensure clarity, accuracy, and enforceability.
- Leverage a broad knowledge of materials, construction methods, and technical requirements to recommend appropriate specifications, procedures, and document content while overseeing the production of complete, high-quality specifications.
- Develop and maintain master specification sections to streamline project documentation and ensure consistency across projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of base building and interior fitout construction documentation preferred
- Ability to edit and produce specifications from masters is preferred
- Ability to write customized specification sections is a plus
- Use of AIA MasterSpec through E-Specs to create and edit specifications sections is a plus
- Ability to do conduct product and system research is desired
- Good command of both written/oral English; Spanish and Portuguese a plus
