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.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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

HDR is looking for a Specification Specialist to join our architectural practice in the east region. In the role of Specification Specialist, we'll count on you to:

Provide specification development as necessary for project needs.Reinforce tools and processes to officeReport up about lessons learned, project experiences, needed innovation, tools, and processes.Work with regional and Architectural Business Group leadership to implement innovation and new processes.Participate in the creation and maintenance of specification masters.Promote and connect users with training, educational, and communication resources.Ensure local office is utilizing the latest tools, templates, and standards.Mentor staff in understanding digital processes and tools.Provide project wide and just-in-time training.Promote specification communications.Share tools and initiative development.Provide feedback from project experience about needed specifications and products.Communicate issues and challenges to the Architectural Business Group.Provide office wide support for all specification needs.Lead large project teams in the management of specifications.Lead project startups for projects.Assist with consultant specifications and integrationAssure compliance with project contract language, proposals, deliverables.Assists project leadership in aligning user skillsets with project needs regarding specs

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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.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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

HDR is looking for a Specification Specialist to join our architectural practice in the east region. In the role of Specification Specialist, we'll count on you to:

Provide specification development as necessary for project needs.Reinforce tools and processes to officeReport up about lessons learned, project experiences, needed innovation, tools, and processes.Work with regional and Architectural Business Group leadership to implement innovation and new processes.Participate in the creation and maintenance of specification masters.Promote and connect users with training, educational, and communication resources.Ensure local office is utilizing the latest tools, templates, and standards.Mentor staff in understanding digital processes and tools.Provide project wide and just-in-time training.Promote specification communications.Share tools and initiative development.Provide feedback from project experience about needed specifications and products.Communicate issues and challenges to the Architectural Business Group.Provide office wide support for all specification needs.Lead large project teams in the management of specifications.Lead project startups for projects.Assist with consultant specifications and integrationAssure compliance with project contract language, proposals, deliverables.Assists project leadership in aligning user skillsets with project needs regarding specs

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or combination of education and relevant experienceMinimum of 5 years experience working with specificationsKnowledge in the ability to recommend materials, procedures, and technical specifications requirements and contentsExperience with Microsoft OfficeAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Federal UFGS Specifications and SpecsIntact software.Preference given to local candidates

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 bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position in New York City is $103,169 - $139,581 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or combination of education and relevant experienceMinimum of 5 years experience working with specificationsKnowledge in the ability to recommend materials, procedures, and technical specifications requirements and contentsExperience with Microsoft OfficeAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Federal UFGS Specifications and SpecsIntact software.Preference given to local candidates

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 bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position in New York City is $103,169 - $139,581 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)