Specification Writer

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Specification Writer purpose is to develop WTI General Contracting (GC) specifications and Scopes of Work (SOW) that meet contracted purchasing agreements. The manager collaborates with Construction Managers and Business Managers to ensure specifications follow local building codes, fire ratings, wind-uplift ratings, and Tremco-specific requirements for project warranty issuance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.

• Develop WTI General Contracting Specifications in compliance with IBC, IECC, and Tremco-specific requirements standards that align with provided Scopes of Work.
• Develop specifications based on individual project Scopes of Work, using judgment and best practices to select appropriate items
• Create professional specifications and AutoCAD drawings from detailed Scopes of Work.
• Ensure specifications meet Tremco requirements, comply with any purchasing agreements and local building codes, and comply with industry standards (NRCA, SPRI, Factory Mutual, etc.).
• Collaborate and coordinate with Program Managers, Construction Managers, Sales (WTI & Tremco Roofing), and Field Technicians throughout the specification process to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Prepare and review addenda and pre-bid documentation as needed.
• Assist Estimators in understanding specifications for bid preparation and pricing.
• Ensure high quality and accuracy in each specification, confirming compatibility of specified products.
• Ensure specification requests and reviews are completed in a timely manner, ensuring compliance, clarity, conciseness, correctness, and completeness.
• Ensure sufficient material is specified based on Tremco/manufacturers' coverage/usage rates.
• Stay updated with compliance policies to ensure specifications and drawings align with contract agreements.
• Communicate with sales representatives, product/technical representatives, construction managers, and field technicians from Tremco and WTI throughout the specification development process.
• Be proficient in Tremco’s platforms for job and data management (E-builder, Spec Writer, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
• Be proficient in Tremco’s products and systems, including application, use, coverage rates, compatibility, and limitations.
• Be proficient in Tremco’s system fire ratings (UL Solutions Product iQ database and RoofNav)
• Calculate wind-uplift; understand 3rd party test reports for Tremco roof systems or RoofNav.
• Ensure specifications comply with industry standards (NRCA, SPRI, Factory Mutual, etc.) and Tremco requirements.
  
  

Experience

• Must have 5-10 years of commercial Built up Roofing experience including application of hot and cold applied roofing systems or single ply roof systems to including the ability to evaluate roofing details for development of Tremco compliant specifications.
• Should have 2 years of engineering or architectural courses or 3-5 years on the job experience in the specification area
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: List the licenses, certificates, and registrations that are required to perform the essential duties.

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) CCS certification preferred

Other Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of building materials and codes, construction techniques, as well as building material characteristics, performance and compatibility.
• Knowledge of CSI principles and formatting and AIA contract documents
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; exemplary organizational skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and produce results within deadline.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.