Our Toronto office is seeking a Specifications Writer to join our team to prepare project manuals for a variety of complex architectural project types.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Preparing technical documents (specifications and other contract documents) for incorporation into Project Manuals for a wide range of highly complex building project types (commercial mixed-use, health care, public/civic etc.).
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Interpreting architectural, related engineering and other related contract documents (drawings, specifications, reports) and assist the Project Manager in locating information particular to the project in the contract documents.
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Overseeing the preparation of Project Manuals with the Project team.
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Providing quality control review of contract documents prepared by internal and external source specifications.
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Training of Junior and Intermediate level specification writers.
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Educating staff on issues related to specifications, keynoting, technical material information, Project Manuals and assisting with educational bulletins about new product materials and new technology for staff members.
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Collaborating with Project Managers, Team Leads, Architects, Engineers and Designers.
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Completing tasks in line with deadlines.
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Assisting in the ongoing development of office master specifications.
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Coordinating the scheduling and production of Project Manuals with teams for creation of on time deliverables.
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Collaborating with project teams, specification team members, document control and IT staff to ensure smooth information transfer and precise document development.
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Technical research of new building technology methods and materials.
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Acting as a resource for technical questions, technical detail review, submittal review and material and product selections.
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Maintaining technical documents (codes, standards, technical literature)
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Maintaining information databases.
Qualifications for this position include:
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10+ years in architectural profession with minimum 5+ years of Relevant experience
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5+ years of dedicated specification writing for various building types
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Bachelors degree in Architecture, or Diploma in Architectural Technology
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Good communication and organization skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Registered Specification Writer (RSW) or Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP)
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Active member of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
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Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
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Active member of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
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LEED AP.
Skills:
Minimum Salary $70,000. Salary is based on skills and experience.
For more information visit: https://www.adamson-associates.com/careers/
Email: careerstoronto@adamson-associates.com
Last Updated Date: 2024/Aug/16