Senior Specification Writer

$95,680 - $124,800/Yr

AECOM - Chicago, IL

Part-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Specification Writer at AECOM is responsible for writing and managing specifications for a variety of complex construction projects, including commercial, educational, healthcare, and scientific facilities. This part-time role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project specifications meet design requirements and industry standards, while also incorporating sustainability measures such as LEED certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads the specifications writing and management for multiple projects.
• Identifies LEED and other sustainability measurement methods in their work.
• Collaborates with team members to assist in the preparation of contract documents.
• Interacts with teams in multiple offices to develop detailed, project-specific specifications.
• Reviews drawings and other project information to write and edit project specifications.
• Translates project needs based on a thorough understanding of design requirements.
• Maintains awareness of industry reference standards and resources.
• Proposes continual development and improvement of master specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Good working knowledge of building codes and construction materials and techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• 10+ years of relevant experience with 5 years in specification writing.
• Architectural Licensure.
• Knowledge of specification formats - Masterformat, Uniformat and narrative approaches.
• Strong experience with MS Office software.
• Good working knowledge of recent contract laws as it applies to construction.
• Knowledgeable of LEED and other sustainability measurement methods.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks and well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan