Specification Preparation Writer
About The Position
The Specification Preparation Writer will support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) READI contract by preparing, editing, and maintaining technical specifications for emergency response, disaster recovery, infrastructure restoration, and facility reconstruction projects. This role provides technical documentation expertise to ensure construction specifications are accurate, complete, and compliant with USACE standards, federal regulations, and project-specific requirements. The Specification Preparation Writer will work closely with architects, engineers, planners, environmental professionals, and project managers to develop specifications supporting Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects. The position requires extensive use of SpecsIntact and adherence to Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), Engineering and Construction Bulletins (ECB), and other applicable USACE criteria to support efficient project delivery and construction execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Communications, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience preparing architectural-engineering (A-E) technical specifications for construction, infrastructure, or facility projects.
- Experience utilizing SpecsIntact software and working with USACE, UFGS, CSI MasterFormat, or comparable specification systems.
- Strong understanding of construction documentation standards, technical specification development, and federal design requirements.
- Excellent written, editing, and document management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic document management systems.
- Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, GSA, FEMA, or other federal design and construction programs.
- Familiarity with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods.
- Knowledge of construction materials, engineering disciplines, and facility systems.
- Experience with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Engineering Manuals, and federal acquisition requirements.
- Certification in technical writing, construction specifications, or related professional discipline.
- Experience supporting emergency response, facility restoration, or infrastructure recovery projects.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, and maintain technical construction specifications using USACE standards, SpecsIntact, and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, environmental professionals, and project managers to gather technical information necessary for specification development.
- Review and update project specifications to ensure consistency with current codes, regulations, standards, and project requirements.
- Develop specification sections for civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and specialty construction disciplines as required.
- Ensure specifications are coordinated with drawings, technical reports, calculations, and other contract documents.
- Support Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build project development by preparing complete and accurate contract specification packages.
- Perform quality control reviews of specifications to identify conflicts, omissions, inconsistencies, and compliance issues.
- Maintain specification templates, standards, and documentation libraries in accordance with USACE guidance.
- Support project teams during design reviews, technical evaluations, and construction document preparation activities.
- Prepare revisions and updates in response to design changes, regulatory updates, and project-specific requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
