Senior/Lead Specification Writer

Dar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar invites an experienced Senior/Lead Specification Writer to lead the preparation and management of project specifications across disciplines, ensuring alignment with design intent, codes, and sustainability objectives. The role involves mentoring teams, coordinating with architects and engineers, and contributing to master specs and templates.

The ideal candidate will have 8-20 years in specification writing, strong documentation skills, and familiarity with BIM integration to enhance project

Qualifications

• Proven experience in specification writing and technical documentation.
• Experience with construction materials and building systems is required.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage project specifications from concept design through IFC stages.
• Coordinate specifications with drawings, BIM models, and project documentation.
• Develop clear, accurate technical specifications aligned with design intent and client requirements.
• Contribute to master specifications, templates, and best-practice documents.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of specifications and related docs.
• Mentor junior specification writers and promote knowledge sharing.
• Support digital tools adoption and BIM integration.

Skills

Specification writing

Technical writing

Coordination with multidisciplinary PM

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (Architecture/Civil Eng/related)

Tools

BIM software

Specification software

Job description

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. You may visit Dar Al-Handasah and Sidaracollaborative.

Position: Senior/Lead Specification Writer

Experience: 8-20 years

Job Summary:

Lead and manage the preparation, coordination, and delivery of project specifications across multiple disciplines and project stages. Ensure specifications align with design intent, client requirements, applicable codes and standards, sustainability objectives, and project documentation while providing technical leadership and mentoring to specification writing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Specification Development & Technical Writing

• Prepare, review, and manage project specifications from concept design through IFC stages.
• Ensure specifications are coordinated with drawings, BIM models, and project documentation.
• Develop clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical specifications in line with project requirements.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of master specifications, templates, and best-practice documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international codes, standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Evaluate materials, products, and systems to support informed specification decisions and coordination skills with multidisciplinary team.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper integration of specifications into project delivery.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to align specifications with project schedules, budgets, and performance requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews, design coordination meetings, and vendor/product evaluations.
• Support project teams in resolving specification-related technical issues.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct QA/QC reviews of specifications and related documentation.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all project specifications.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of specification standards and governance frameworks.
• Promote best practices in technical documentation and specification management.

• Provide technical guidance, review, and mentorship to junior specification writers.
• Support knowledge sharing, training, and professional development within the team.
• Contribute to the advancement of specification-writing practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Act as a subject matter expert for specification-related matters across projects.
• Promote the integration of sustainability requirements and environmental considerations into project specifications.
• Support the adoption of digital tools, BIM integration, and emerging technologies related to specification management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of specification processes and workflows.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in specification writing, technical documentation, construction materials, and building systems.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, design documentation, and project delivery processes.
• Knowledge of international codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with specification software, BIM integration, and digital documentation tools.

Kindly Note:

While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.