Specification Specialist II
About the role
In the role of Specification Specialist II, we'll count on you to:
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- Avoid 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
Requirements
- Familiarity with Federal UFGS Specifications and Specs
- Intact software
- Preference given to local candidates
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Federal UFGS Specifications and Specs
- Intact software
- Preference given to local candidates
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Significant breadth of knowledge with ability to recommend materials, procedures and technical specifications requirements and contents
- 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
Benefits
What We Believe
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.
Our Commitment
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.
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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
- {Boston}: $87,612-125,160
- {Denver}: $81,543-116,490
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Gen Architecture
Job Posting
Mar 24, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.