Specification Specialist II

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 87,612 - 125,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Specification Specialist II in Dallas, Texas. In this full-time role, you will prepare design and contract documents, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering and at least 5 years of specification experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, and a competitive salary range based on skills and experience. Join HDR to make a positive impact in your community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience working with specifications.
• Ability to recommend materials, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Active participant in the employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design development and contract documents specifications.
• Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with legal and ‘front end’ specifications.
• Maintain master specification sections for corporate use.

Skills

Knowledge in recommending materials and procedures

Experience with specifications

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

SpecsIntact software

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

In the role of Specification Specialist II, we’ll count on you to:

• Prepare design development and contract documents specifications for technical projects while ensuring compatibility with drawings and/or technical conditions
• Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, acceptable standards and existing laws, rules and regulations and codes
• Prepare bid sheet and measurement and payment section of specifications
• Assist with legal and ‘front end’ specification, including but not limited to general conditions, supplementary general conditions, and any other necessary and related documents
• Have significant breadth of knowledge with ability to recommend materials, procedures and technical specifications requirements and contents, and to oversee production of completed documents and specifications
• Maintain master specification sections for use on corporate level, and modify these standard sections as construction industry changes
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Federal UFGS Specifications and SpecsIntact software
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or 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 specifications requirements and contents
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Boston}: $87,612‑125,160 {Denver}: $81,543‑116,490

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston

Other Locations: United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Gen Architecture

Job Posting: Mar 24, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.