engineering specification writer / Procurement specialistTYLin

Overview
TYLin is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is a member of Dar Group, a global, privately-owned professional services group, and its industry-leading family of Global Infrastructure companies.
TYLin Group's Asia Pacific offices provide technical innovations and professional services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, seismic engineering, and planning. Our market sectors encompass high-rise buildings, special structures, long-span bridges, marine structures, highways, tunnels, rail and transit systems, and environmental engineering. With experience and offices throughout the Asia including China, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Indonesia, we are able to serve our clients with our local knowledge and presence.
TYLin's Philippine Branch was founded in Manila in 2021. The branch office is working on a high-profile and one of the biggest infrastructure projects of the Philippine Government. The Philippine Branch office envisions itself to become a major industry player by promoting its services to various sectors.
TYLin's Philippines office is seeking an Engineer Specification Writer / Procurement Specialist for the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) Project who will be reporting to the Project Manager or deputy, working in Manila Philippines.
Responsibilities
Prepare, manage, and maintain engineering technical project specifications.
Manage and maintain engineering technical documents, manuals and other publications, including standard operating procedures, maintenance agreements, technical procedures, construction specifications and other engineering design and study reports.
Assist engineers by managing technical document through project development life cycle, including information gathering, content development and evaluation.
Engage project team and consultants to coordinate specification efforts.
Serve as technical, product, material and building system resource.
Integrate specification documents with technical and production teams to deliver a fully coordinated set of construction documents.
Stay up to date on client-specific standards and requirements as well as regional requirements and their implications on the specifications.
Review drawings at each phase to maintain consistent language between drawings and specifications.
Prepare addenda and other documentation as necessary during construction administration.
Assist with evaluation and response to product substitution requests.
Assist in the maintenance of the specification (technical and code) resource library, digital and by office locations as applicable.
Meet with resource vendors to develop and refine new product selections.
Assist with DPWH approval of special provisions unique to the Project.
Assist with the preparation of procurement documents, including construction contracts, bidding procedures, and employer's requirements.
Conduct meetings with DPWH and other Stakeholders relating to specifications and procurement guidelines as per FIDIC, ADB, World Bank, etc., requirements, as well as local procurement guidelines.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field.
3-5 years of specification writing for major civil infrastructure project.
P.E. license preferred
Strong working knowledge of DPWH Specifications.
Excellent writing skills and understands engineering.
Excellent time management and organization skills. Ability to work across multiple teams simultaneously and produce results within multiple deadlines.
Understands and supports project design objectives while providing technical expertise.
Strong MS Office skills; ideally familiar with MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients' toughest challenges.
High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
Highly knowledgeable in international procurement procedures such as FIDIC, ADB, World Bank, etc., as well as local procurement guidelines especially the Department of Public Works and Highways.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. TYLin remains committed to complying with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements, as such this role may be situated in a jurisdiction with masking or vaccinate or test requirements to attend office or client locations (controlled location). You should ask your manager about this prior to starting. Should you be subject to the requirements, you are required to disclose your vaccination status within the first week of starting or before entering a controlled location, whichever comes first.
TYLin

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time