Specifications Writer (Architecture)

Public sector decision-makers look to NORR's experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public buildings ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums.

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We are seeking a Specifications Writer who will synthesize, interpret, and compile technical information to create Project Manuals to include procurement, bidding, contract, administrative, and technical requirements for multi-disciplined projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Project Managers, Designers, Job Captains, and Contract Administrators to respond to and resolve issues or concerns
• Liaise closely with clients to offer technical opinions, recommendations and provide explanations of contract requirement
• Interpret client's requirements to ensure specifications are accurate
• Coordinate engineering discipline specifications for inclusion into Project Manuals

Required Skills

• Architectural or engineering systems design principles
• Understanding of relevant building codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
• Knowledge of Architectural software skills (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit) is an asset

Required Experience

• 5-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in the development of specifications