CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm delivering legendary service, smart solutions for the environment and infrastructure, and an unmatched experience for our clients and employees. Our firm works with clients around the world to implement solutions to meet current and future needs. CDM Smith is not considering consulting firms for this position.

We are open to full-remote and hybrid schedules for this position.

- Under general direction, writes, edits and coordinates use of basic to advanced project technical specifications related to the engineering and architecture professions, using multiple specification platforms; MasterSpec, SpecsIntact, SpecPoint or client based content.
- Coordinates review of Division 00/01 with project managers and firm’s counsel. Can include integrating client front ends or generating EJCDC, DBIA or AIA front ends.
- Develops, maintains, and updates project specifications table of contents (TOC) based on section lists received from each discipline.
- Creates, updates, and maintains specification section development responsibility worksheets.
- Incorporates appropriate federal, state, and local requirements (including state or federal funding agency checklists, if applicable).
- Leads the quality checking process for the project technical specifications.
- Provides regular updates to each project’s PM and design engineer.
- Reviews project drawings for specification continuity.
- In partnership with other specification writers, Community of Practice (CoP) leaders and discipline leaders, updates and maintains the master specifications library. Recommends updates to specifications library and other related policies and procedures.
- Participates in writing new master specifications for the firm’s library as needed. Coordinates specific master specification divisions knowledge base as part of team.
- Uploads specifications sections into specifications systems (ex: ProjectWise) Compiles and maintains a complete project manual to be used for duplication and ad hoc reporting.
- Train, mentor, and encourage staff in developing spec writing proficiency and convey the importance of the specifications in concert with project delivery models.
- Coordinates the work of intermediate and entry level spec writers on assigned projects.
- Confirms and coordinates with administrative staff in preparation of documents for submittals.
- Liaison for project engagement with specification software platforms.
- Assist with project contract language and proposals.
- Performs ad hoc duties as required.