About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Regional Specifications Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Determine, contribute to, and drive specification goals.
• Discover, create, develop, and implement new products, systems, and components.
• Gather and promote actions for lessons learned and project experiences.
• Assist in hiring regional full-time spec writing and support staff.
• Provide education to staff about best practices, products, and specifications.
• Train, mentor, and encourage staff in developing spec writing proficiency and convey the importance of the specifications in
  concert with the delivery models.
• Gather critical information about office and regional specification needs, issues, and activities.
• Elevate relevant information firmwide and to the Architectural Business Group (ABG) as needed.
• Foster collegial sharing of information about specification initiatives and other beneficial activities.
• Communicate specification developments and updates to regional users.
• Provide feedback on regional needs to Specifications Team.
• Contribute information and materials to SharePoint and Teams portal.
• Supervise and support local full-time Specification Writers and support staff in their region.
• Provide specification support for regional users (i.e. in-depth technical & product support, regional codes and standards, etc.).
• Help establish and maintain Master Specifications for use on corporate level and modify master sections as
  construction industry changes.
• Assist with quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Liaison for project engagement with software platforms for design, planning, analytics, sustainability, equipment, etc.
• Provide consistency in the delivery of our project specifications
• Prepare specifications for technical projects through all phases and packages while ensuring compatibility with drawings and/or
  technical conditions
• Reinforce established practices by action on large projects and mentoring other projects.
• Assist with project contract language, proposals, project digital teams.
• Recommend materials, procedures and technical specification requirements and contents.
• Assist project leadership aligning user skillsets with project requirements.
• Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, acceptable standards and existing laws, rules and
  regulations and codes.
• Exhibit the utmost in professionalism, outstanding communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced
  work environment
• Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and an overall positive attitude when meeting deadlines

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Keywords: Regional Specifications Leader, architecture, Construction Specifications Institute, CDT, CSS, CSI

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Collaborative and teaming skills
• Able to maintain a high profile in the team environment
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Time management and organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of CSI principles and construction materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Specifications Institute CDT, CSS preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Master of Architecture

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $64,638 - $126,360 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.