Technical Standards Manager

Freese and Nichols is currently seeking a Technical Standard Manager to join our Technical Excellence group. We are open to considering people in any of our locations. The Technical Standards Manager’s primary function will be development and management of the firm’s Project Specifications library, which includes 550+ documents for Advertising and Bidding (CSI Division 00), Contacting and Project Administration (CSI Division 01), and Technical Specifications (Division 02-49). Coordination with the firm’s Risk Management Team, Construction Management Practice Leader, and Technical Leadership will be required in developing and implementing the program. Additional responsibilities will include training of staff in the use of our Project Specifications, management of the firm’s Technical Resource Librarian, and coordination with the firm’s Technical Leadership on resource gaps, needs, and process improvements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Technical Excellence Director, National Technical Leaders, Risk Management, and others to develop and implement a management system for Freese and Nichols' technical specifications and associated resources.
• Coordinate with National Technical Leaders, National/Regional Technical Specialists, Technical Specialists, and Group Technical Leaders to develop and implement a system for managing and tracking updates to Freese and Nichols' specifications and associated resources.
• Review and catalog client standard specifications, as applicable.
• Coordinate with Business Technology to develop processes, tools, etc., as needed, to support organization and managing of the firm’s technical specifications and associated resources.
• Assist in researching, developing, and updating or preparing new standard specifications commensurate with experience and capabilities.
• Incorporate appropriate federal, state, and local requirements (including state or federal funding agency checklists, if applicable) or coordinate with others to maintain standards.
• Complete quality reviews of Project Manuals for selected projects and provide report of findings to the Practice National Technical Leader with recommendations for improvement.
• Review standards developed by Technical Teams for consistency in content, formatting, and other items, as needed. Develop Freese and Nichols templates, as appropriate.
• Develop Action Plan and report on status to Freese and Nichols' Leadership.
• Coordinate with Technical Leaders/Specialists to develop and provide training on FNI technical specifications and associated resources for technical staff.
• In coordination with the Technical Resource Librarian, maintain Freese and Nichols' subscriptions and libraries of industry standards and codes across all Practices.
• Attend Technical Excellence Program meetings and serve on Freese and Nichols' Committees, as requested.
• Domestic travel may be required to perform job functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• 7+ years of experience with demonstrated progression of responsibility in the development and use of technical specifications for client projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently to achieve results.
• Exceptional writing and communications skills.

Preferred:

• 12+ years of experience with demonstrated progression of responsibility in the in the development and use of technical specifications for client projects.
• Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Certified Construction Manager.
• CSI Certification as a “Construction Document Technologist” (CDT) or the ability to obtain within 12-months of hire date.
• Experience coordinating and managing the development/deployment of technical specifications and processes, training/presenting (virtual and in-person) and working knowledge of sustainability rubrics (Envision, LEED, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Engineer’s Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), American Institute of Architects (AIA), and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) standards and guidelines for complex construction and rehabilitation projects.

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.