HMC Architects designs solutions that work, wow, and withstand. We partner with healthcare, education, and civic clients to design buildings that promote healing, inspire learning, and create vibrant communities. Whether it’s a hospital, elementary school, student union, or community center, our empowered teams are experts when it comes to delivering successful projects and creating meaningful spaces.

HMC is in search of an experienced Specifications Director to augment our team in any of our six office locations (Los Angeles, Ontario, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, or San Jose).

The Specifications Director is responsible for preparing the project specification for multiple complex projects through all phases of project development. Reviews, selects and develop appropriate technical specifications.

Establishes and maintain budgets, schedules, and monitor adherence of terms of the design contract relative to Project Specifications. Possess strong ability to multi-task and prioritize different types of projects and project size.

Possess the ability to supervise 2 - 3 specification writers and to oversee the technical staff.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Engineering Degree highly recommended.
Architectural License in State of California highly recommended.
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) and Construction Documents Technician (CDT) preferred. Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) preferred. Membership in CSI preferred.
Ten years of office and field experience involving administration of large projects and experience in reviewing multi-disciplinary technical Specifications (architectural, structural, MP &E).
LEED Certification preferred.

Communication and Collaboration

Review drawings and technical information to develop the technical Specifications in collaboration with the Project Team.
Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing with the project team, support staff, vendors in a clear, concise manner.
Listens and communicates effectively and professionally.
Diligently pursues solutions with project team when project issues are unclear.
Collaborate with Project Team to meet goals and project objectives.
Coordinates with consultants to resolve issues related to consultants’ work.
Participate in project marketing interviews when requested.
Author technical articles for publication in Architectural or construction industry.
Assist the firm in developing training materials for technical seminars.
Meets and assists the PICs and Project Managers in resolving technical problems.
Always be professional and respectful in interactions with client, consultants and staff.

Supervision and Delegation

Ability to delegate assignments to support staff.
Always conduct supervisory responsibilities in a respectful way.
Support Director of Technical Services in supervision and delegation of work.
Be primary source for monitoring staff performance on a daily basis and taking the appropriate action to report both positive and negative performance.
Prepare evaluations and meet with staff to discuss the evaluation.

Documentation

Assist PICs and senior managers in preparing RFPs relative to technical issues.
Reviews contract and Contracts for Construction.
Prepare Project Summaries, Outline Specifications, edit master specifications and complete the 3-Part CSI Specifications.
Develop new technical specifications sections addressing new products or new methods of construction

Business Development

Assist the PICs and project managers in arriving at fees in preparing RFP's as they relate to developing the Project Specifications.
Conduct technical seminars and workshops.
Pursue involvement in technical associations.
Ability to market Technical Services capabilities through client interviews and presentations.

Management

Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.
Exhibit drive, superior positive attitude and enthusiasm.
Set goals and objectives, prioritize, and plan work activities for self management and use time efficiently.
Review and assist staff in setting budgets, goals and work plans that clearly define their expectations.
Estimate hours for assigned task and finish tasks within agreed upon budget hours for the task.
Prepare and manage schedules, budgets including managing of required staff.
Collaborates with design and production staff, construction administrator, and consultants.
Ability to develop and understand contractual and construction liabilities as they relate to preparation of the Project Manual.
Ensure that project conforms to contractual agreements with client, meeting all set budgets, goals and work assignments for their project team that clearly defines project expectations.
Demonstrates superior accuracy and thoroughness of performed work.
Ability to monitor own work and ensure quality.

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Support design team.
Participate in office design charettes as requested.
Promote design quality.
Collaborates with project design team for programming and planning.

Technical

Understands Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms and Agreements.
Edits and reviews technical specifications prepared by consultants.
Review documents for quality and coordination and compliance with the deliverable requirements for all phases.
Coordinate with government agencies, resolves plan-check and approval issues.
Ensures that HMC and client standards are followed.
Understand and coordinates technical terminology between drawings and specifications.
Resolves issues in preparation of Construction Documents.
Overall direction and control of the technical library.
Reviews product literature. Interviews product manufactures’ representatives.
Reports and advice on new products to technical staff.
Updates specifications relative to revisions in the building codes.
Have understanding of the most current CSI Master Format method of Specification Writing and organization.
Understands Specifications Programs.
Detail knowledge and understanding of the practice of Architecture, building codes (CCR, Title 24, International Codes) and industry national standards.
Intimate knowledge of construction materials and construction methods.
Ability to write in concise technical language.
Ability to maintain the volume and quality of work consistently.
Ability to travel and perform seamlessly from different offices.
Have complete knowledge and understanding of HMC procedures, standards and protocols.

Specification Director