Specifications Specialist

2 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Gensler Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Your Role
As a Gensler
Specifications Specialist
, you will research and evaluate architectural materials for their application across a variety of exciting design projects. The role includes working closely with project design teams to develop, compose and assist in material analysis and research, selecting products, editing specifications, and administering construction contracts specification development. The role further includes liaising with our design studios to support the development and knowledge-share of key technical criteria for documentation.
Specifications Specialist
at Gensler are integrated project team members rather than departmentalized in-house consultants. This position is based in Gensler's Toronto office.

What You Will Do

  • Collaborate with project teams to manage budgeting, scheduling, and production of high-quality project manuals using Gensler's master specification core documents.
  • Provide expert technical guidance on product and material evaluations, selections, and research, ensuring alignment with project goals and sustainability standards.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of construction products, methods, codes, and industry trends to support accurate and enforceable specifications.
  • Lead and mentor office technical teams, fostering learning through educational programs and training on specification documents, construction technologies, and editing methodologies.
  • Support the development and customization of regional and local variations to firmwide master specifications, ensuring consistency and relevance across projects.
  • Liaise with manufacturer representatives for technical research and project support, and contribute to firmwide best practices in material research and sustainability.
  • Partner with Regional Specification Leaders in maintaining and updating master specification documents, delivering educational content, and conducting compliance training.
  • Write and edit technical specifications that meet project requirements, legal standards, and building codes, leveraging broad expertise in materials and construction methods.
  • Support and champion Gensler's Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) by integrating carbon-neutral strategies into specification practices and project documentation.

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture
  • 7+ years of experience in architectural profession, 5+ years of experience dedicated to specification writing as described above
  • Certified by CSI as a Construction Document Technician (CDT) or Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
  • Active member of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) or Specification Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) preferred
  • Licensed Architect preferred

Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions, our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

Perks:
We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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