Job Description

Company Description
At AECOM, we\xe2\x80\x99re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We\xe2\x80\x99re one global team \xe2\x80\x93 47,000 strong \xe2\x80\x93 driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts \xe2\x80\x93 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers \xe2\x80\x93 leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let\xe2\x80\x99s get started.


The Architecture team at AECOM are seeking a Specification Writer with knowledge of technical buildings and building science. This position can be based out of any of our Ontario offices. AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, all the building\xe2\x80\x99s engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for design and infrastructure projects. Project assignments may include, although not limited to: Transit and Municipal, Commercial, and Institutional projects, Justice, Education and Government.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage specification workflow procedures, master specifications,
  and specification BIM integration.
• Work closely with project managers and consultants to produce project manuals for a variety of projects and sectors. Attend client meetings and advise and discuss project specific requirements.
• Review shop drawing and submittal, and provide support for contract
  administrators and project managers.
• Review new products, and advise design team on project specific material and
  assembly selections.
• Assess construction drawings and details to apply construction quality standards.
• Knowledgeable in building science and able to assess details and components of the building envelope.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor\'s Degree in relevant field of study + six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred Requirements:

• Candidate to have a degree in architectural science or equivalent
• 9+ years of experience in specification writing
• Must have good working knowledge of building science. Certificate in Buildings Science is an asset.
• Specifier courses would be an asset.
• Familiar with a variety of project delivery methods and standard forms of construction contracts
• Must have a good working knowledge of recent contract law as it applies to construction
• Experience in Construction Administration would be an asset
• Must have knowledge of specification formats \xe2\x80\x93 Masterformat, Uniformat and narrative approaches
• Must have adequate computer skills in MS office software
• LEED AP would be an asset
• Valid driver\'s license
• Member of Construction Specification Canada an asset

Additional Information

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there\xe2\x80\x99s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm \xe2\x80\x93 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\xe2\x80\x99re in this together \xe2\x80\x93 your growth and success are ours too. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\xe2\x80\x99s potential, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you reach yours. Join us and let\xe2\x80\x99s get started.