Specifications Writer

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity
At Stantec, we are passionate about creating sustainable places that inspire. Through our Architecture and Interior Design work, we challenge design ideas of the past to create spaces that foster a culture of collaboration - spaces that are designed for community. We strive to design spaces that are meaningful and memorable for our communities. Join our team of creative professionals and work with us to create inspiring spaces for all.

We have several long-term, high-profile projects in and around the country that require an experienced Specifications Writer to be part of our award-winning team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Produce project specific Project Manuals containing the procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, and the technical specifications
• Prepare project manuals consistent with project requirements  
• Assist in and contribute to production of preliminary project descriptions or design criteria using the UniFormat
• Prepare preliminary/outline tabular specifications using MS Word using the MasterFormat
• Prepare full length specifications with Chorus software using MasterSpec, office, client, and other guide specification masters
• Read the "drawings" to ensure coordinated project specifications
• Conduct coordination spec charrettes with project team members
• Coordinate architectural and consultant specifications
• Maintain and expand specifier's digital library
• Serve as technical resource for building's project teams
• Maintain relations with product manufacture representatives 
• Assist project teams during project delivery phases with understanding project specifications, evaluating product options and substitutions, understanding installation, resolving disputes, and project administration
• Train, mentor, and coach.  
• Stay current and familiar with new products, systems, and technologies
• Knowledge of database resources including CSA, UL, FM, Intertek, NFRC
• Produce and maintain business center specification masters
• Create masters and periodically update e-SPECS MasterSpec database

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• CSI's Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) preferred, Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) an asset
• Familiarity with CSI's MasterFormat, UniFormat, Section and Page Formats, administrative forms, and with one or more versions of CSI's project delivery/practice guides
• Strong familiarity with Chorus and with MasterSpec masters preferred.  Familiarity with BSD SpecLink, UFGS, and other specification masters a plus
• Familiarity with Contract Documents, particularly of the Contract for Construction
• Architectural Registration preferred
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Chorus, MS Word and Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, working with others in a team setting, communicating directly with Owner and Contractor and working on multiple projects at the same time
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate or Accredited Professional credentials an asset
• Extensive knowledge of ICC, NFPA, ASTM, UL, Intertek, FM codes and standards; other industry standards typically specified by reference (AAMA, AWS/AWI/WI, GANA, SDI, NAAMM, NFRC, TCNA to name a few); and building/site structures, systems, assemblies, materials, and products preferred.

Education and Experience

• Post-Secondary Education with emphasis given to degrees in Architecture and related fields
• Previous experience in building construction settings, including but not limited to architecture firms specializing in Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial, Institutional, and Public Works
• 5 + years of experience editing/writing architectural construction specifications

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.