The position involves working closely with local Operations and Technical Directors to provide guidance on the use of proposed building products and materials, ensuring their suitability for intended applications, and suggesting appropriate alternatives when necessary. The role includes implementing existing policies and noting needed changes for Studio policy updates. Collaboration with Project Architects, Project Managers, and the local Technical Director is essential to schedule, allocate, and share workload, ensuring adequate specifications coverage for all projects and reviewing project schedules for preparation of specification deliverables. The position promotes in-house specifications procedures and processes, conducting workshops to inform project teams of the latest updates in Perkins&Will master specifications, ensuring the latest references and standards are included in the Studio specification masters. The role contributes to meeting Firm and project goals for excellence in design and execution, providing knowledgeable input on material product selection for LEED certification and Living Design. Strong knowledge of interior and exterior building components, systems, assemblies, and material requirements for all project types in Perkins&Will's Practice Areas is required. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, organizing, and preparing construction specifications for milestone deliverables, preparing Procurement Requirements, ensuring project consultants receive current specification formatting requirements, and maintaining awareness of industry standards. The position also involves mentoring and training emerging design professionals, implementing a creative approach to tasks, and effectively communicating ideas.