Intermediate Specification Writer Job at CDM Smith in Omaha

40249BR

Requisition ID: 40249BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description:

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm delivering legendary service, smart solutions for the environment and infrastructure, and an unmatched experience for our clients and employees. Our firm works with clients around the world to implement solutions to meet current and future needs. CDM Smith is not considering consulting firms for this position.

We are open to full-remote and hybrid schedules for this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Under general direction, writes, edits and coordinates use of basic to advanced project technical specifications related to the engineering and architecture professions, using multiple specification platforms; MasterSpec, SpecsIntact, SpecPoint or client based content.
2. Coordinates review of Division 00/01 with project managers and firm’s counsel.
3. Develops, maintains, and updates project specifications table of contents (TOC) based on section lists received from each discipline.
4. Creates, updates, and maintains specification section development responsibility worksheets.
5. Incorporates appropriate federal, state, and local requirements (including state or federal funding agency checklists, if applicable).
6. Leads the quality checking process for the project technical specifications.
7. Provides regular updates to each project’s PM and design engineer.
8. Reviews project drawings for specification continuity.
9. In partnership with other specification writers, Community of Practice (CoP) leaders and discipline leaders, updates and maintains the master specifications library.
10. Participates in writing new master specifications for the firm’s library as needed.
11. Uploads specifications sections into specifications systems (ex: ProjectWise).
12. Train, mentor, and encourage staff in developing spec writing proficiency.
13. Coordinates the work of intermediate and entry level spec writers on assigned projects.
14. Confirms and coordinates with administrative staff in preparation of documents for submittals.
15. Liaison for project engagement with specification software platforms.
16. Assist with project contract language and proposals.
17. Performs ad hoc duties as required.

Job Title: Intermediate Specification Writer

Group: ISO

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree.
2. 5 years of related experience.
3. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
4. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Well-rounded experience with design, project management and construction administration.
2. Experience writing and editing engineering technical specifications for public, government and private sector projects.
3. Experience with environmental and water engineering preferred.
4. Experience with CSI format requirements for technical specifications.
5. Membership in CSI with CDT or CCS certification desirable.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 5%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Advanced knowledge of necessary formatting requirements for technical specifications.
2. Advanced knowledge in MasterSpec, SpecsIntact and Microsoft Word software processing.
3. Excellent skills with Excel and Teams.
4. Strong ability to work within client-centered, multi‐discipline engineering design teams.
5. Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
6. Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and an overall positive attitude when meeting deadlines.

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