Senior Specification Writer
Company: CDM Smith
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
**31476BR****Requisition ID:**31476BR**Business Unit:**TSU**Job
Description:**CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm
delivering legendary service, smart solutions for the environment
and infrastructure, and an unmatched experience for our clients and
employees. Our firm works with clients around the world to
implement solutions to meet current and future needs. CDM Smith is
not considering consulting firms for this position.We are open to
full-remote and hybrid schedules for this position. This position
can be based out of any CDM Smith U.S. based office.- Under general
direction, writes, edits and coordinates use of basic to advanced
project technical specifications related to the engineering and
architecture professions, for design or design-build in partnership
with design engineers.- Coordinates review of Division 00/01 with
project managers and firm's counsel. Can include integrating client
front ends or generating EJCDC front ends.- Develops, maintains,
and updates project specifications table of contents (TOC) based on
section lists received from each discipline.- Creates, updates, and
maintains specification section development responsibility
worksheets.- Incorporates appropriate federal, state, and local
requirements (including state or federal funding agency checklists,
if applicable).- Leads the quality checking process for the project
technical specifications.- Provides regular updates to each
project's PM and design engineer.- In partnership with other
specification writers, Community of Practice (CoP) leaders and
discipline leaders, updates and maintains the master specifications
library. Recommends updates to specifications library and other
related policies and procedures.- Participates in writing new
master specifications for the firm's library as needed. Coordinates
specific master specification divisions knowledge base as part of
team.- Uploads specifications sections into specifications systems
(ex: ProjectWise) Compiles and maintains a complete project manual
to be used for duplication and ad hoc reporting.- Provides
specifications related training to staff.- Performs ad hoc duties
as required.**Job Title:**Senior Specification
Writer**Group:**ISO**Employment Type:**Regular**Minimum
Qualifications:**- Bachelor's degree and Professional Engineer
(PE), Registered Architect (RA) or related technical
registration/license OR Bachelor's degree and CCS Certification.- 7
years of related experience.- Domestic and/or international travel
may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific
duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the
position, which may vary depending on workload and project
demands.- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be
considered in lieu of a degree.**Preferred Qualifications:**-
Well-rounded experience with design, project management and
construction administration.- Experience writing and editing
engineering technical specifications for public, government and
private sector projects.- Experience with CSI format requirements
for technical specifications, EJCDC front end documents and working
with multi-discipline teams to develop specifications required.-
Experience using master specifications, writing and editing
vertical and horizontal construction specifications. Familiarity
with DOT, SpecsIntact and international specifications preferred.-
Membership in CSI with CDT or CCS certification desirable or DBIA
or other construction/design industry certification requiring
education, experience, testing and CE credit requirements.-
Knowledge of necessary formatting requirements for technical
specifications- Requires occasional domestic travel.**EEO
Statement:**We attract the best people in the industry, supporting
their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging
and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities
that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with
projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as
diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related
conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics,
protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by
applicable law.**Why CDM Smith?:**Check out this video and find out
why our team loves to work here!
(https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)**Join Us! CDM
Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**Imagine a place
committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you
work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an
active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers
are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and
supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to
do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of
you and your family.Our employees are the heart of our company. As
an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging,
progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal
leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We
value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver
world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our
team, and together we will make a difference and change the
world.**Job Site Location:**United States - Nationwide**Agency
Disclaimer:**All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement
Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive
payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any
other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding
terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume
submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center
Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will
not be held liable to pay a placement fee.**Amount of Travel
Required:**10%**Assignment Category:**Fulltime-Regular**Visa
Sponsorship Available:**No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e.
H-1B or TN Visas for this position**Skills and Abilities:**-
Advanced knowledge of necessary formatting requirements for
technical specifications.- Advanced knowledge in MasterSpec,
SpecsIntact and Microsoft Word software processing.- Strong ability
to work within client-centered, multi?discipline engineering design
teams to both coordinate and lead project specifications
development.- Expert knowledge of project bidding and contract
procedures.- Strong problem?solving skills.- Exceptional written
and oral communication skills.- Excellent interpersonal skills.-
Expert knowledge of engineering design project specifications
production and delivery methods, including alternate project
delivery methods and approaches.**U.S. Vaccine Status:**CDM Smith
Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively
referred to as "CDM Smith") are committed to your health and
safety. CDM Smith and its employees adhere to all applicable
government and client COVID-19 requirements.
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