Sr Specification Writer

Overview

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HOK is hiring a Sr Specifications Writer to join our team in our Kansas City studio. This role is responsible for developing detailed project specifications and assisting project teams in coordinating contract documents.

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Responsibilities

• Understands the project design requirements and translates those requirements into materials, methods, equipment, procedures, installation, and certification testing necessary to provide the narrative descriptions which are used to procure, install and erect building components.
• Provides quality management reviews and technical advice in design development through construction document phases.
• Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research.
• Acts as a risk management resource to other project leaders.
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Provides continual development and improvement of HOK Master Specifications including its specialized content for project type or regional conditions as well as sustainable content
• Responsible for integration of specifications into the building SMART initiative.
• Participates in project life cycle cost analysis
• Maintains technical resource library and list of technical resource contacts.
• May conduct internal specifications training.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.

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Education & Experience

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Preferred and Recommended Software Skills for details.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is an EOE, including disability / vets.

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