QC Writer - Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Turner & Townsend is looking for a Specifications Writer , that will serve as the technical authority defining how our EV Clients physical infrastructure is built, maintained, and scaled globally.
The Design Studio builds and governs the physical footprint of our global network of facilities. Sitting at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and procurement, our mission is to translate spatial concepts into high-performance material standards. As a Specifications Writer, you will actively collaborate with Design, Governance, BIM, and Engineering teams to research material performance, close standards gaps, and craft buildable, legally sound, and cohesive technical specifications.
Draft & Evolve Master Specifications: Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and civil engineers to ensure engineering specifications seamlessly integrate with architectural materials and spatial requirements.
Lead Technical & Material Due Diligence: Research and vet proposed products, finishes, and equipment against durability, cost, sustainability targets, and building codes (IBC, NFPA, ADA, ASTM, ANSI, UL).
Establish Quality Control Guidelines: Create standardized checklists and review tools to help project managers evaluate external Architect of Record (AOR) CD submittals for brand and technical compliance.
Maintain Specification Databases: Own and curate the studio's MasterSpec/SpecLink cloud database, keeping templates up to date and readily accessible for production teams.
Integrate Real-World Insights: Partner with construction and operations teams to incorporate field "lessons learned" back into master specifications, preventing recurring field failures.
Experience: 5–8+ years in technical specifications writing, architectural production, or A/E contract documents delivery (or equivalent technical expertise).
Demonstrated ability drafting and editing both architectural and engineering (MEP/Structural) specifications for cohesive delivery.
Solid understanding of CSI MasterFormat, UniFormat, and SectionFormat structures as applied to corporate facility rollouts.
Specification Software: Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as BSD SpecLink or MasterSpec.
Experience evaluating material data sheets, testing standards (ASTM, ANSI, UL), and building codes (IBC, NFPA, ADA).
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into concise, enforceable standards.
Education & Background: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical training/experience.

Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA).
Specialized Facility Experience: Background writing specifications for large-scale rollout programs, industrial spaces, R&D labs, EV charging infrastructure, or technical prototyping facilities.
BIM Integration: Familiarity with aligning Revit model metadata (shared parameters, keynotes) with specification databases to enable automated "BIM-to-Spec" workflows.
Sustainability Standards: Familiarity with sustainable building certifications (LEED, WELL) and green material specifications.

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