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Form of workSENIOR SPECIFICATION WRITER
SBU: Project Support
Location: York, PA - 17401
Benefits: Flex Time, Generous PTO Package, 401(k) with Employer Match, 8 Paid Holidays, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Education Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability
Who we are:
At Buchart Horn, you can expect to work in a positive, friendly and flexible environment. You will be a part of a team that is making a positive impact in your community. The projects our team supports are local and regional projects that our employees can be proud of. As a firm, we offer the opportunity for diverse projects where you can be challenged and grow. You will be inspired and empowered to do your best work, because our people make the difference.
At Buchart Horn, you can expect to work in a positive, friendly and flexible environment. You will be a part of a team that is making a positive impact in your community. The projects our team supports are local and regional projects that our employees can be proud of. As a firm, we offer the opportunity for diverse projects where you can be challenged and grow. You will be inspired and empowered to do your best work, because our people make the difference.
What you will be doing:
The Senior Cost Estimator / Spec Writer is responsible for developing cost estimates and contract specifications for the Architectural and Water Resources Strategic Business Units and manages the bidding process.
Job Responsibilities:
The list of specific duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position.
- Develop bidding and procurement specifications utilizing AIA and EJCDC documents.
- Assist Engineers and Architects in technical specification writing and production of final documents for bidding.
- Perform takeoff of construction documents, apply unit prices to quantities and finalize construction estimates both for water/wastewater and architecture.
- Upload and distribute documents to bidders, receive and forward RFI's to appropriate persons for response, and prepare addenda developed by Engineers and Architects.
- Specification production for federal programs, specifically Spec Intact.
Experience, Technical Skills, and Attributes:
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using NewForma Project Center, SpecLink Cloud and SpecIntact a plus but not required.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Candidates must be willing to comply with pre-employment testing and background check.
Buchart Horn values its employees by offering ongoing professional development, comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary, paid holidays, PTO, health and life insurance and more. Buchart Horn is a full-service engineering and architectural firm providing high quality engineering and design services in three services areas: Architecture, Transportation, and Water Resources. Founded in 1945, Buchart Horn employs nearly 200 professional and support personnel serving public and private clients from offices based in six state and Germany.
Buchart Horn, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. It also is Buchart Horn, Inc.'s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Buchart Horn, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested. When applying, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
