Regional Specifications Leader (East Region)

Regional Specifications Leader (East Region)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Regional Specifications Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Determine, contribute to, and drive specifications goals as necessary by project needs
• Discover, create, develop, and implement new products, systems, and components
• Gather and promote actions for lessons learned and project experiences
• Assist in hiring regional full-time specifications writing and support staff
• Provide education to staff about best practices, products, and specifications
• Train, mentor, and encourage staff in developing specifications writing proficiency and convey the importance of specifications in concert with the delivery models
• Gather critical information about office and regional specification needs, issues, and activities
• Elevate relevant information firmwide and to the Architectural Business Group (ABG) as needed
• Foster collegial sharing of information and specification initiatives and other beneficial activities
• Communicate specification developments and updates to regional users
• Provide feedback on regional needs to Specifications Team
• Contribute information and materials to SharePoint and Teams portal
• Supervise and support local full-time Specification Writers and support staff in their region
• Provide specification support for regional users (i.e., in-depth technical & product support, regional codes and standards, etc.)
• Assist with quality control and quality assurance processes
• Liaison for project engagement with software platforms for design, planning, analytics, sustainability, equipment, etc.
• Provide consistency in the delivery of our project specifications
• Prepare specifications for technical projects through all phases and packages while ensuring compatibility with drawings and/or technical conditions
• Reinforce established practices by action on large projects and mentoring other projects
• Assist with project contract language, proposals, project digital teams
• Recommend materials, procedures, and technical specification requirements and contents
• Assist project leadership aligning user skillsets with project requirements
• Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, acceptable standards and existing laws, rules, regulations and codes
• Exhibit the utmost in professionalism, outstanding communications skills and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and overall positive attitude when meeting deadlines

Keywords: Regional Specifications Leader, architecture, Construction Specifications Institute, CDT, CSS, CSI, *LI-MJ1

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of CSI principles and construction materials
• LEED accreditation
• Master of Architecture degree
• Construction Specifications Institute CDT certification
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe:

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {New Jersey}: $129,525 - $185,035

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Gen Architecture

Job Posting: Jun 23, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.