Specifications Writer - ( 240002VI )**Description**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 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 believe good design extends beyond the physical elements of a space. Good design shapes our lives, influences our behaviors and interactions, and has purpose. 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 a number of long-term, high-profile projects in and around the country that require an Architectural Specifications Writer to be part of our award-winning team.**Your Key Responsibilities**+ Participate within a group/ team framework with ability to capture and ensure project design quality and contract document quality.+ Review architectural design drawings to identify scope and content for specifications at various stages of design including Preliminary Project Descriptions, Outline Specifications, Design and Construction Specifications/ Project Specific Specifications, Building Permit Submissions, Bid / Contract Specifications.+ Develop project specifications.+ Collaborate with project team to ensure that specifications, drawings and schedules are coordinated.+ Attend client and sub-consultant meetings as needed.+ Assist design teams in selection / identification of materials, products, finishes and installation consistent with the project.+ Prepare written technical specifications consistent with industry standards and Client requirements implementing various specification software programs, primarily RIB SpecLink Cloud but at times may include client master specifications.+ Coordinate contents of the Project Manual; prepare contract specification documents from schematic concept design through final design while ensuring they meet internal quality standards and external construction codes and reference standards.+ Coordinate Division 00 documents and Division 01 specifications with Owner requirements and maintain consistency across all disciplines.+ Assess requirements for project and work with the Project Manager(s), Project Architects, interior designers, architectural technicians/technologists to determine and coordinate scope(s) of specification work.+ Review design and recognize technical concerns; provide input to the design team to develop solutions.+ Coordinate specifications for consistency throughout all consulting disciplines to meet project milestones, check quality and ensure deliverables meet internal quality standards.+ Act as a project resource to project teams and share/mentor team project staff as required.+ Research new construction products, technologies, and systems.**Qualifications****Your Capabilities and Credentials**+ Member of CSI with CDT, CCS and/or CCCA certification an asset.+ Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation an asset.+ Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat, SpecsIntact, RIB Speclink, and FTP programs.+ Excellent interpersonal skills, working with others in a team setting and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.+ Extensive knowledge of building codes, industry standards, structures, and materials standards.**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 with Commercial/Industrial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Institutional and DoD Design firms. Architectural Registration preferred. 5 years of experience writing construction specifications._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._Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law._The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements._**Primary Location** : United States-Pennsylvania-Butler**Other Locations** : United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland**Organization** : BC-2180 Buildings-US Pennsylvania**Employee Status** : Regular**Job Level** : Individual Contributor**Travel** : No**Schedule** : Full-time**Job Posting** : Jul 22, 2024, 12:21:28 PM**Req ID:** 240002VI#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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