What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specification Writer Job at CRITICAL PROJECT SERVICES LLC in Dallas position at CRITICAL PROJECT SERVICES LLC?
The Specification Writer will be responsible for creating, revising, and maintaining construction specifications in accordance with the guidelines and standards set by the Construction Specification Institute (CSI). This role requires a deep understanding of construction processes, materials, and industry standards. The Specification Writer will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to produce accurate and clear specifications for building projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create and develop detailed construction specifications for Data Centers. Ensure that specifications comply with CSI Master Format and project requirements.
- Coordinate with project teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors to understand project needs, clarify design intent, and resolve specification-related issues.
- Ensure specifications comply with relevant building codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
- Conduct in-depth research on materials, products, and construction methods to ensure the correct specifications are applied and meet project requirements, performance criteria, and sustainability goals.
- Coordinate and integrate specifications with other project documents, such as drawings, contracts, and schedules, to ensure alignment across all project documentation.
- Review and edit specifications for clarity, accuracy, and completeness, ensuring that they meet the required industry standards and align with project goals.
- Provide guidance to the project team during the construction phase, addressing any questions or concerns related to specifications and material selections.
- Assist in the preparation of contract documents by ensuring that specifications are clear and complete for contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Incorporate sustainable building practices and materials into specifications, in line with green building certifications (e.g., LEED, WELL).
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and technologies to provide expert advice on material selection and construction methods. Support the team with training on the use of specifications and relevant software tools.
Professional Qualifications
This is a full-time position with hours dictated by business needs. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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