| SUMMARY Manages the development of technical specifications by MARTA departments, the General Engineering Consultant, and other contracted architectural and engineering firms for MARTA projects. Writes, edits, and reviews construction specifications and assists others in the preparation of specifications. Responsible for the assembly of the procurement and contracting portion of project manuals, and for maintaining and updating documents as directed by the MARTA Legal and Office of Chief Contracts Officer (OCCO). Oversees the maintenance of MARTA Guide Specifications (MGS) sections and Project Manual Administrative Procedures. Reviews and coordinates specification edits prepared by engineers and architects for accuracy, product information, and proper applications of products. Researches, obtains, and maintains information necessary for specification preparation. Responsible for adherence to construction specification systems, methods, formats and classifications developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Assists Chief of Specifications in developing, updating and conducting a training course for engineers, architects and project managers in the development and preparation of detailed project specifications sections. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Manages the development of technical specifications by MARTA departments, the General Engineering Consultant, and other contracted architectural and engineering firms for MARTA projects. Coordinates the preparation and assembly of Bid Document Project Manuals, preparation of addenda, preparation of Executed Contract Project Manuals, and preparation of As-Built Project Manuals.
- Manages, develops, and implements MARTA Guide Specifications sections. Coordinates the preparation of new technical specifications sections for MARTA projects when required.
- Manages the maintenance and updating of the documents in the procurement and contracting portions of the project manual as directed by the MARTA Legal and the OCCO.
- Performs Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of project specifications for adherence to construction specification systems, methods, formats and classifications developed by CSI (Construction Specifications Institute), coordination with the procurement and contracting portions of the project manual, and coordination of measurement and payment with the Bid Form for milestone and Bid Document Project Manuals.
- Researches, investigates and advises engineers and architects on the use of new construction and rehabilitation materials, products, and systems. Disseminates new information to other MARTA departments as necessary.
- Assists Chief of Specifications in developing, updating and conducting a training course for engineers, architects and project managers in the development and preparation of detailed project specifications sections
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May oversee the activities of Specifications Writer and Specifications Technical Specialist positions. |
