Specification Specialist II

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

• Prepare design development and contract documents specifications for technical projects while ensuring compatibility with drawings and/or technical conditions
• Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, acceptable standards and existing laws, rules and regulations and codes
• Prepare bid sheet and measurement and payment section of specifications
• Assist with legal and 'front end' specification, including but not limited to general conditions, supplementary general conditions, and any other necessary and related documents
• Have significant breadth of knowledge with ability to recommend materials, procedures and technical specifications requirements and contents, and to oversee production of completed documents and specifications
• Maintain master specification sections for use on corporate level, and modify these standard sections as construction industry changes
• Perform other duties as needed

• Familiarity with Federal UFGS Specifications and Specs Intact software
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years experience working with specifications
• Knowledge in the ability to recommend materials, procedures, and technical specifications requirements and contents
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.