Specification Specialist II

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 81,543 - 116,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Denver is seeking a Specification Specialist II. This role involves preparing design documents, writing technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with federal specifications and Microsoft Office is preferred. The company offers a competitive benefits package and values an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience working with specifications.
• Ability to prepare design documents and write technical specifications.
• Experience with relevant laws and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design development and contract documents specifications.
• Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with legal and 'front end' specification.

Skills

Knowledge of materials and procedures

Technical specification drafting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Federal UFGS Specifications familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

SpecsIntact software

Job description

Overview

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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 will 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

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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
• BusinessClass: 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 (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.