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This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours. You can be located near anyone of HMC's California locations including, Los Angeles, Ontario, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, or San Jose.
Who We Are
HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.
What We Do
Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities-through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.
Summary
The Architectural Specifier will be responsible for reviewing and selecting appropriate technical specifications, coordinating and preparing the specifications for projects of varying size and complexity. Possess ability to multi-task and prioritize different types of projects and project size.
Position Responsibilities
Position Requirements
The salary range is from $49,006 to $95,254
The following range includes multiple levels, you will be placed in the appropriate specifier level based on qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours. You can be located near anyone of HMC's California locations including, Los Angeles, Ontario, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, or San Jose.
Who We Are
HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.
What We Do
Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities-through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.
Summary
The Architectural Specifier will be responsible for reviewing and selecting appropriate technical specifications, coordinating and preparing the specifications for projects of varying size and complexity. Possess ability to multi-task and prioritize different types of projects and project size.
Position Responsibilities
- Review drawings and technical information to develop the technical specifications and project manual in collaboration with the specifications group and project team
- Diligently pursues solutions with project team when project issues are unclear
- Coordinates with consultants effectively and resolves issues relating to implementing and clarifying the project specifications
- Develop understanding of bidding requirements, contract forms and agreements
- Coordinate with project teams to address government agency specification review comments
- Assist in resolving issues in preparation of construction documents relating to draft specifications
- Prepares specifications using office master specifications
- Develop and write office master specifications in collaboration with the specifications group.
- Develop working knowledge of the building codes (CCR, title 24, international codes) and industry national standards
- Develop understanding of the most current CSI MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat
- Ensures that HMC and client standards are followed
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
- Degree in Architecture or Architecture-related field preferred or equivalent demonstrated proficiency
- Depending upon level of experience in writing specifications for architectural, engineering, or a related design discipline, the candidate will be placed at the appropriate specifier level
- Ability to prepare and process specifications in eSPECS or other specifications programs as may be adopted by the specifications group
- Membership in CSI preferred
- Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) and Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) certifications preferred
- LEED Certification preferred
- Ability to effectively research materials
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing professionally, with the agencies, clients, consultants, project teams, support staff, and vendors regarding specification matters
- Ability to lead coordination meetings with project teams depending on level of experience
- Ability to independently review and provide markups on project's drawings for specification and technical coordination.
- Listens and communicates effectively and professionally
- Ability to estimate hours for assigned task and finish within budgeted hours
- Ability to work effectively with the specifications group and coordinate assignments with technical staff
- Ability to participate in outside professional activities relating to development of architectural specifications and promotion of HMC
- Exhibit drive, positive attitude and enthusiasm
- Ability to write in concise technical language
- Uses resources and time effectively
- Knowledge of construction materials and building science.
- Ability to maintain the volume and quality of work consistently
- Ability to understand HMC procedures, standards and protocols
The salary range is from $49,006 to $95,254
The following range includes multiple levels, you will be placed in the appropriate specifier level based on qualifications and experience.
