Regional Specifications Leader

HDR; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Specification Writer in San Francisco. This role involves driving specification goals, training and mentoring staff on best practices, and writing technical specifications compliant with project requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Comprehensive benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with specifications.
• Strong knowledge in recommending materials and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Determine and drive specification goals.
• Train and mentor staff on specification writing.
• Supervise local Specification Writers and support staff.
• Write technical specifications compliant with project requirements.

Skills

Specification writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Construction Specifications Institute CDT, CSS

LEED accreditation

Master of Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Determine, contribute to, and drive specification goals.
• Discover, create, develop, and implement new products, systems, and components.
• Gather and promote actions for lessons learned and project experiences.
• Assist in hiring regional full‑time spec writing and support staff.
• Provide education to staff about best practices, products, and specifications.
• Train, mentor, and encourage staff in developing spec‑writing proficiency and convey the importance of the specifications in concert with the delivery models.
• Gather critical information about office and regional specification needs, issues, and activities.
• Elevate relevant information firmwide and to the Architectural Business Group (ABG) as needed.
• Foster collegial sharing of information about specification initiatives and other beneficial activities.
• Communicate specification developments and updates to regional users.
• Provide feedback on regional needs to Specifications Team.
• Contribute information and materials to SharePoint and Teams portal.
• Supervise and support local full‑time Specification Writers and support staff in their region.
• Provide specification support for regional users (i.e. in‑depth technical & product support, regional codes and standards, etc.).
• Help establish and maintain Master Specifications for use on corporate level and modify master sections as the construction industry changes.
• Assist with quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Liaison for project engagement with software platforms for design, planning, analytics, sustainability, equipment, etc.
• Provide consistency in the delivery of our project specifications.
• Prepare specifications for technical projects through all phases and packages while ensuring compatibility with drawings and/or technical conditions.
• Reinforce established practices by action on large projects and mentoring other projects.
• Assist with project contract language, proposals, and project digital teams.
• Recommend materials, procedures and technical specification requirements and contents.
• Assist project leadership in aligning user skillsets with project requirements.
• Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, acceptable standards and existing laws, rules and regulations and codes.
• Exhibit the utmost in professionalism, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail, and an overall positive attitude when meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Specifications Institute CDT, CSS preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Master of Architecture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years experience working with specifications
• Knowledge in the ability to recommend materials, procedures, and technical specification requirements and contents
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits and Compensation

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, an employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation ranges by location: Phoenix $69,000 – $99,000; Los Angeles $84,000 – $120,000; Seattle $88,000 – $125,000; San Francisco $95,000 – $136,000.

Location

Primary location: Los Angeles, California. Other locations: Phoenix, Arizona; Seattle, Washington; San Francisco, California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.