Specifications Assistant

Comtech Group is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing professional services in Engineering, Project Management and Project Staff Augmentation within a diverse array of industry sectors including Energy, Transportation, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining/Metals and Telecommunications.  We are a performance-driven organization, with a dedicated commitment to high-quality service delivery to our clients and world-class project execution.

Responsibilities:

·         Reporting to the Specifications Manager, this position is responsible for the general coordination, administrative support and the assembly of all components associated with Construction Contract Documents within the Engineering & Construction department, and responsible for administrative support for Master Specifications and Engineering Design Manual Documents

·       Supporting the development of Construction Contract Documents for bidding and construction contracts

·         Preparation of Project Manuals

·         Providing support to Senior Specification Writers in preparing the project specific construction specifications for all tender documents issued by the Engineering & Construction department

·         Providing specification support for Engineering Design Leads

·         Issuing Master Specifications to all internal design disciplines involved in a design contract, coordinating designer feedback and performing administrative revisions necessary to produce contract specific s

·        Ensuring all specifications within the Project Manual are prepared according to Master Format, Section Format and Page Format as defined by Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

·       Reviewing project construction specification submissions from design consultants and rectifying any errors or discrepancies

·       Identifying technical discrepancies in design consultants’ construction specifications for review/action, prior to finalizing the Project Manual

·       Reviewing final contractual and bidding documents prepared by the Procurement department for all Engineering & Construction contract specifications and identifying any discrepancies for review/action

·       Assembling the final Project Manuals, incorporating all required construction specifications, sketches/drawings, schedules, and appendices; preparing table of contents and drawing list and performing final proofreading/formatting of the entire document

·         Coordinating drawing sheet numbering with all design disciplines

·        Validating drawing titles and numbers in Drawing List to match actual drawings

·         Providing final check for the correct and complete assembly of all components of the Construction Contract Documents before issuing complete documents for tender

·         Preparing Addenda to document amendments to the Project Manual or Drawings during the tender period

·         Coordinating information transfer with Designers, Project Management staff and Procurement staff to ensure that each addendum is correct and complete

·         Adhering to tight completion deadlines established by Project Management and dictated by the tendering process

 

 

 




 



Requirements:

·         Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a role that closely parallels the listed responsibilities

·      Demonstrated background in Engineering & Construction specifications, contract documents, drawing management, document control,

·      Strong attention to detail, with sound writing skills in a technical environment

·      Demonstrated analytical/problem solving skills

·      Strong organization and planning skills

·      Excellent teamwork skills with adaptability to change

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Diploma or Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience

Comtech Group offers our employees a competitive salary, comprehensive employee benefits, and an environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit.  Comtech Group is an equal opportunity employer.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: GTA
Forward Resume In Word Format To Amanda Hurley at: ach@teamcomtech.com

 


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