Regional Specification Writer at Tremco Construction Products Group in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Specification Writer purpose is to develop specifications and Scopes of Work (SOW) that meet contracted purchasing agreements. The manager collaborates with Construction Managers, Business Managers and Sales Reps to ensure specifications follow local building codes, fire ratings, wind-uplift ratings, and Tremco-specific requirements for project warranty issuance.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.

• Develop Specifications in compliance with IBC, IECC, and Tremco-specific requirements standards that align with provided Scopes of Work.
• Develop specifications based on individual project Scopes of Work, using judgment and best practices to select appropriate items
• Create professional specifications and AutoCAD drawings from detailed Scopes of Work.
• Ensure specifications meet Tremco requirements, comply with any purchasing agreements and local building codes, and comply with industry standards (NRCA, SPRI, Factory Mutual, etc.).
• Collaborate and coordinate with Program Managers, Construction Managers, Sales (WTI & Tremco Roofing), and Field Technicians throughout the specification process to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Prepare and review addenda and pre-bid documentation as needed.
• Assist Estimators in understanding specifications for bid preparation and pricing.
• Ensure high quality and accuracy in each specification, confirming compatibility of specified products.
• Ensure specification requests and reviews are completed in a timely manner, ensuring compliance, clarity, conciseness, correctness, and completeness.
• Ensure sufficient material is specified based on Tremco/manufacturers' coverage/usage rates.
• Stay updated with compliance policies to ensure specifications and drawings align with contract agreements.
• Communicate with sales representatives, product/technical representatives, construction managers, and field technicians from Tremco and WTI throughout the specification development process.
• Be proficient in Tremco's platforms for job and data management (E-builder, Spec Writer, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
• Be proficient in Tremco's products and systems, including application, use, coverage rates, compatibility, and limitations.
• Be proficient in Tremco's system fire ratings (UL Solutions Product iQ database and RoofNav)
• Calculate wind-uplift; understand 3rd party test reports for Tremco roof systems or RoofNav.
• Ensure specifications comply with industry standards (NRCA, SPRI, Factory Mutual, etc.) and Tremco requirements.