Sr Specification Writer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Specification Writer will be responsible for the analysis of drawings, specifications, and standards. In addition, it creates a detailed material list and drawings of the floor plan, which complies with MARTA’s standards.

·       Review architectural design drawings to identify scope and content for specifications at various stages of the design project, including Preliminary Project Descriptions, Outline Specifications, Design and Construction Specifications/ Project Specific Specifications, Building Permit Submissions, Bid / Contract Specifications

·       Develop project specifications.

       Collaborate with the project team to ensure that specifications, drawings, and schedules are coordinated. 

·       Attend client and sub-consultant meetings as needed.

·       Assist design teams in the selection/identification of materials, products, finishes, and installation consistent with the project.

·       Prepare written technical specifications consistent with industry standards and Client requirements using MasterSpec guide specifications, BSD Speclink, client guide specifications, SpecsIntact specifications, and other specification systems.

·       Coordinate contents/ volumes of each Project Manual; prepare contract documents from schematic concept design through final design while ensuring they meet internal quality standards and external design and construction codes and reference standards.

·       Assess requirements for the project and work with the Project Manager(s), Project Architects, Interior Designers, and architectural technicians/technologists to determine and coordinate the scope(s) of the work

The Senior Specification Writer prepares technical specifications and Engineering Change Orders for components, materials, and processes for purchased items using technical data provided by the Component Engineer, adheres to Configuration Management procedures about documentation release and revision, and adheres to guidelines as established through the Component Engineering Specification Writer functional team to ensure consistent documentation practice.

This position requires the individual to report to the Manager of Specifications.