Specification Writer - RSW

appendices), Addenda, and Contract Changes (e.g. contemplated change orders, change orders, and change directives).

Provide support to Standards Section for review of Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings.

Participate in the TTC customer service Ambassador Program.

Key Job Functions

Project Manual:

Write, edit and coordinate with Engineering Department staff (i.e., designers from all engineering disciplines) technical specification sections to precisely reflect contract requirements.

Coordinate with Construction Department staff (i.e., Senior Project Engineers) to ensure Division 01 reflects contract requirements.

Review and coordinate comments into the specification sections submitted by Engineering Department staff, Construction Department staff, Safety and other affected Departments.

Ensure special instructions from Engineering Department Staff, Construction Department staff and user groups from across TTC are addressed.

Interpret specification requirements and interface with Procurement and Category.

Management (PCM) Department staff (i.e., Procurement and Contract Specialists) in the preparation of Division 00 (bidding and commercial requirements) to ensure written documentation is accurately incorporated into the contract documents.

Check that specifications are accurate, complete, satisfy contract requirements, and conform to TTC and regulatory requirements. Minimize gaps, overlaps or inconsistencies between technical sections.

Review consultant-designed specification submissions at established milestones (e.g., Construction Review and Issued for Bid) for errors, omissions, or discrepancies, for review and action by Construction Department staff.

Advise consultants on the technical specification requirements and procedures for TTC contracts.

Drawings:

Coordinate specifications with contract drawings to avoid discrepancies, redundancies, errors and omissions.

Review drawings for information issues, quality control, and constructability.

Addenda and Contract Changes:

Prepare Addenda and Contract Changes to amend the Project Manual and/or Drawings for contracts prepared in-house by ECE.


Review Addenda and Contract Changes prepared by the consultant to amend consultant- designed contracts.

Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings:
Provide support to Standards Section for review of controlled Engineering Department documents (e.g., Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings) on an as-needed basis.

Research new materials and construction techniques to incorporate into the Master Specifications. Review Master Specifications for accuracy and completeness of content, for technical terminology, defined terms, etc.

Make recommendations to Standards Section on standards and procedures related to.

Master Specifications.

Provide feedback to Standards Section from lessons learned for inclusion into Master Specifications. Advise Engineering Department staff and technical staff throughout TTC in the use of TTC Master Specifications.

Review Standard and Directive Drawings for coordination with Master Specifications.

Other:

Provide guidance to the Specification Assistant(s) and Specification Coordinator.

Interpret specification requirements for contractors and TTC field staff during construction period and provide technical input.

Keep abreast of practices and procedures related to specification writing, bidding and construction contracts.

Keep up-to-date on regulatory standards (e.g., CSA, CGSB, ULC, ASTM), industry standards (e.g., CRCA, CPCA, SSPC), codes (e.g., National and Ontario building codes), regulations (e.g., federal and provincial environmental regulations, occupational health and safety regulations), and construction law.

Participate in related TTC committees (e.g., Contract Documents Committee (CDC)) on an as needed basis.

Ensure timely reporting of technical concerns or sensitive issues to the Manager - Specifications or other management as appropriate.

Assist in organizing 'Lunch & Learn' seminars.

Participate in the TTC Ambassador Program.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge, Experience

General:

Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field.
Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance.

Apply analytical skills.

Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals. Communicate in a variety of media.

Required:

Interpret drawings of all design disciplines, understand the technical implications and incorporate them into the contract specifications.
Interpret technical data on materials, products and systems to assess quality, durability, maintainability and suitability to TTC requirements.

Have excellent organizational abilities as required to work on a number of tasks concurrently and handle a large volume of work under tight deadlines.

Be detail-oriented and able to minimize errors documents.
Prepare and conduct presentations for TTC staff and external audiences.

Be computer literate with expert skills in word processing applications (e.g., MS Word), and intermediate level skills in spreadsheet and database applications and PDF software (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, Adobe, etc.).

Possess well developed interpersonal skills.

Clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Have excellent English language spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.

Have a thorough knowledge of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) specification writing and construction document formatting practices (i.e., MasterFormat®, SectionFormat® and PageFormat®).

Have extensive knowledge of bidding processes, contractual practices and procedures (i.e., design-bid-build, design-build, etc.).

Be familiar with design and construction practices, the project management environment and the terminology and techniques used.

Have a thorough working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations and statutes relevant to the job.

Have experience overseeing administrative staff.

Have experience with, and knowledge of the specialized requirements of transit and related facilities.

Assets:

Accreditation as a Registered Specification Writer (RSW) or Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP).

Advantages
Accreditation as a Registered Specification Writer (RSW) or Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP).

Membership in Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).
Familiarity with the structure and operations of the TTC Engineering, Construction and Expansion Group.

Responsibilities
General Accountability

Develop and prepare accurate, technically and commercially complete specifications, and review specifications at Construction Review and Issued for Bid stages, for contracts under the control of the Engineering, Construction & Expansion (ECE) Group, including the Project Manual (Divisions 01, Technical Specifications (Divisions 02 - 49), and
appendices), Addenda, and Contract Changes (e.g. contemplated change orders, change orders, and change directives).

Provide support to Standards Section for review of Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings.

Participate in the TTC customer service Ambassador Program.

Key Job Functions

Project Manual:

Write, edit and coordinate with Engineering Department staff (i.e., designers from all engineering disciplines) technical specification sections to precisely reflect contract requirements.

Coordinate with Construction Department staff (i.e., Senior Project Engineers) to ensure Division 01 reflects contract requirements.

Review and coordinate comments into the specification sections submitted by Engineering Department staff, Construction Department staff, Safety and other affected Departments.

Ensure special instructions from Engineering Department Staff, Construction Department staff and user groups from across TTC are addressed.

Interpret specification requirements and interface with Procurement and Category.

Management (PCM) Department staff (i.e., Procurement and Contract Specialists) in the preparation of Division 00 (bidding and commercial requirements) to ensure written documentation is accurately incorporated into the contract documents.

Check that specifications are accurate, complete, satisfy contract requirements, and conform to TTC and regulatory requirements. Minimize gaps, overlaps or inconsistencies between technical sections.

Review consultant-designed specification submissions at established milestones (e.g., Construction Review and Issued for Bid) for errors, omissions, or discrepancies, for review and action by Construction Department staff.

Advise consultants on the technical specification requirements and procedures for TTC contracts.

Drawings:

Coordinate specifications with contract drawings to avoid discrepancies, redundancies, errors and omissions.

Review drawings for information issues, quality control, and constructability.

Addenda and Contract Changes:

Prepare Addenda and Contract Changes to amend the Project Manual and/or Drawings for contracts prepared in-house by ECE.


Review Addenda and Contract Changes prepared by the consultant to amend consultant- designed contracts.

Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings:
Provide support to Standards Section for review of controlled Engineering Department documents (e.g., Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings) on an as-needed basis.

Research new materials and construction techniques to incorporate into the Master Specifications. Review Master Specifications for accuracy and completeness of content, for technical terminology, defined terms, etc.

Make recommendations to Standards Section on standards and procedures related to.

Master Specifications.

Provide feedback to Standards Section from lessons learned for inclusion into Master Specifications. Advise Engineering Department staff and technical staff throughout TTC in the use of TTC Master Specifications.

Review Standard and Directive Drawings for coordination with Master Specifications.

Other:

Provide guidance to the Specification Assistant(s) and Specification Coordinator.

Interpret specification requirements for contractors and TTC field staff during construction period and provide technical input.

Keep abreast of practices and procedures related to specification writing, bidding and construction contracts.

Keep up-to-date on regulatory standards (e.g., CSA, CGSB, ULC, ASTM), industry standards (e.g., CRCA, CPCA, SSPC), codes (e.g., National and Ontario building codes), regulations (e.g., federal and provincial environmental regulations, occupational health and safety regulations), and construction law.

Participate in related TTC committees (e.g., Contract Documents Committee (CDC)) on an as needed basis.

Ensure timely reporting of technical concerns or sensitive issues to the Manager - Specifications or other management as appropriate.

Assist in organizing 'Lunch & Learn' seminars.

Participate in the TTC Ambassador Program.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge, Experience

General:

Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field.
Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance.

Apply analytical skills.

Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals. Communicate in a variety of media.

Required:

Interpret drawings of all design disciplines, understand the technical implications and incorporate them into the contract specifications.
Interpret technical data on materials, products and systems to assess quality, durability, maintainability and suitability to TTC requirements.

Have excellent organizational abilities as required to work on a number of tasks concurrently and handle a large volume of work under tight deadlines.

Be detail-oriented and able to minimize errors documents.
Prepare and conduct presentations for TTC staff and external audiences.

Be computer literate with expert skills in word processing applications (e.g., MS Word), and intermediate level skills in spreadsheet and database applications and PDF software (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, Adobe, etc.).

Possess well developed interpersonal skills.

Clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Have excellent English language spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.

Have a thorough knowledge of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) specification writing and construction document formatting practices (i.e., MasterFormat®, SectionFormat® and PageFormat®).

Have extensive knowledge of bidding processes, contractual practices and procedures (i.e., design-bid-build, design-build, etc.).

Be familiar with design and construction practices, the project management environment and the terminology and techniques used.

Have a thorough working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations and statutes relevant to the job.

Have experience overseeing administrative staff.

Have experience with, and knowledge of the specialized requirements of transit and related facilities.

Assets:

Accreditation as a Registered Specification Writer (RSW) or Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP).

Qualifications
Min 10 years of experience as a Specification Writer

Accreditation as a Registered Specification Writer (RSW) or Certified Specification
Practitioner (CSP).

Membership in Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).

Summary
General Accountability

Develop and prepare accurate, technically and commercially complete specifications, and review specifications at Construction Review and Issued for Bid stages, for contracts under the control of the Engineering, Construction & Expansion (ECE) Group, including the Project Manual (Divisions 01, Technical Specifications (Divisions 02 - 49), and
appendices), Addenda, and Contract Changes (e.g. contemplated change orders, change orders, and change directives).

Provide support to Standards Section for review of Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings.

Participate in the TTC customer service Ambassador Program.

Key Job Functions

Project Manual:

Write, edit and coordinate with Engineering Department staff (i.e., designers from all engineering disciplines) technical specification sections to precisely reflect contract requirements.

Coordinate with Construction Department staff (i.e., Senior Project Engineers) to ensure Division 01 reflects contract requirements.

Review and coordinate comments into the specification sections submitted by Engineering Department staff, Construction Department staff, Safety and other affected Departments.

Ensure special instructions from Engineering Department Staff, Construction Department staff and user groups from across TTC are addressed.

Interpret specification requirements and interface with Procurement and Category.

Management (PCM) Department staff (i.e., Procurement and Contract Specialists) in the preparation of Division 00 (bidding and commercial requirements) to ensure written documentation is accurately incorporated into the contract documents.

Check that specifications are accurate, complete, satisfy contract requirements, and conform to TTC and regulatory requirements. Minimize gaps, overlaps or inconsistencies between technical sections.

Review consultant-designed specification submissions at established milestones (e.g., Construction Review and Issued for Bid) for errors, omissions, or discrepancies, for review and action by Construction Department staff.

Advise consultants on the technical specification requirements and procedures for TTC contracts.

Drawings:

Coordinate specifications with contract drawings to avoid discrepancies, redundancies, errors and omissions.

Review drawings for information issues, quality control, and constructability.

Addenda and Contract Changes:

Prepare Addenda and Contract Changes to amend the Project Manual and/or Drawings for contracts prepared in-house by ECE.


Review Addenda and Contract Changes prepared by the consultant to amend consultant- designed contracts.

Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings:
Provide support to Standards Section for review of controlled Engineering Department documents (e.g., Master Specifications and Standard and Directive Drawings) on an as-needed basis.

Research new materials and construction techniques to incorporate into the Master Specifications. Review Master Specifications for accuracy and completeness of content, for technical terminology, defined terms, etc.

Make recommendations to Standards Section on standards and procedures related to.

Master Specifications.

Provide feedback to Standards Section from lessons learned for inclusion into Master Specifications. Advise Engineering Department staff and technical staff throughout TTC in the use of TTC Master Specifications.

Review Standard and Directive Drawings for coordination with Master Specifications.

Other:

Provide guidance to the Specification Assistant(s) and Specification Coordinator.

Interpret specification requirements for contractors and TTC field staff during construction period and provide technical input.

Keep abreast of practices and procedures related to specification writing, bidding and construction contracts.

Keep up-to-date on regulatory standards (e.g., CSA, CGSB, ULC, ASTM), industry standards (e.g., CRCA, CPCA, SSPC), codes (e.g., National and Ontario building codes), regulations (e.g., federal and provincial environmental regulations, occupational health and safety regulations), and construction law.

Participate in related TTC committees (e.g., Contract Documents Committee (CDC)) on an as needed basis.

Ensure timely reporting of technical concerns or sensitive issues to the Manager - Specifications or other management as appropriate.

Assist in organizing 'Lunch & Learn' seminars.

Participate in the TTC Ambassador Program.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge, Experience

General:

Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field.
Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance.

Apply analytical skills.

Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals. Communicate in a variety of media.

Required:

Interpret drawings of all design disciplines, understand the technical implications and incorporate them into the contract specifications.
Interpret technical data on materials, products and systems to assess quality, durability, maintainability and suitability to TTC requirements.

Have excellent organizational abilities as required to work on a number of tasks concurrently and handle a large volume of work under tight deadlines.

Be detail-oriented and able to minimize errors documents.
Prepare and conduct presentations for TTC staff and external audiences.

Be computer literate with expert skills in word processing applications (e.g., MS Word), and intermediate level skills in spreadsheet and database applications and PDF software (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, Adobe, etc.).

Possess well developed interpersonal skills.

Clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Have excellent English language spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.

Have a thorough knowledge of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) specification writing and construction document formatting practices (i.e., MasterFormat®, SectionFormat® and PageFormat®).

Have extensive knowledge of bidding processes, contractual practices and procedures (i.e., design-bid-build, design-build, etc.).

Be familiar with design and construction practices, the project management environment and the terminology and techniques used.

Have a thorough working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations and statutes relevant to the job.

Have experience overseeing administrative staff.

Have experience with, and knowledge of the specialized requirements of transit and related facilities.

Assets:

Accreditation as a Registered Specification Writer (RSW) or Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP).

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