JOB DESCRIPTION



GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Specification Manager's purpose is to manage the prioritization and oversee the development of WTI General Contracting (GC) specifications and Scopes of Work (SOW) that meet contracted purchasing agreements.

The manager collaborates with Construction Managers and Business Managers to ensure specifications follow local building codes, fire ratings, wind-uplift ratings, and Tremco-specific requirements for project warranty issuance.

The Specification Manager leads a team of specification specialists, including writers and reviewers.

The manager ensures their team's work aligns with business needs and initiatives.




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 WTI General Contracting 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.
• Identify and resolve service, process, or quality system problems; ensure proper resolution implementation.
• 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.
• Provide support to the Specification Specialist team and/or Product & Technical Solutions Department to achieve company-wide goals and targets.
• Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the specification development process.

• Knowledge of building materials and codes, construction techniques, as well as building material characteristics, performance and compatibility.
• Knowledge of CSI principles and formatting and AIA contract documents
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; exemplary organizational skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and produce results within deadline.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.