Fluor, together with its joint-venture partner AECOM, has been awarded a four-year program delivery support services contract for the California High-Speed Rail program by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services to support one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S.The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California's Central Valley.Under the direction of Assistant Director of Engineering, this individual develops and updates Standard Construction Specifications for California High-Speed Rail Program. The scope of the Specification will cover all Civil Infrastructure elements of Construction Contracts. The Standard Construction Specifications will be based on Design-Bid-Build/CMGC delivery method and will follow Construction Specification Institutes (CSI) standards. The individual will also lead the review and evaluation of Project-Specific revisions to the Standard Construction Specifications, Standards Plans, and Construction related documents.The employee works in the Engineering Services Branch, which is part of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Office of Program Delivery.Leads the development of the Program Standard Construction Specifications and leads review and evaluation of Project-Specific revisions and amendments to the Standard Construction Specifications:• Develops and updates Standard Construction Specifications for High-Speed Rail Civil Infrastructures including bridges, embankments, retained embankments, earth retaining structures, trenches, tunnels, culverts, underground structures, buildings, facilities, roads, fencings, soundwalls; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pump station, and ventilation elements.• Develops descriptions of items of work, material specifications, testing and certifications, measurements, and payments as applicable to Construction Contracts.• Provides support to the development of Standard Plans, consistent with the Standard Construction Specifications.• Provides support and oversees development of project-specific special provisions and amendments to the Standard Construction Specifications.• Reviews Contract Plans for consistency with Specifications, and provides guidance as required.• Researches, investigates, and advises designers and consultants on the use of new construction methods, materials, products and systems. Disseminates new information to other disciplines as necessary. • Provides support for Construction Contract Procurement on Scope-of-work, means and methods, construction cost and schedule.• Provides support for Construction Management effort in resolution of Construction Issues, Design Variances, Claims, and Change Orders. Provides advice on material availability and options, construction means and methods, and standards of practice.• Responds to Construction Specifications Requests for Information• Evaluates and makes recommendation on merit of Design Variance Requests, related to Construction Specifications.• Reviews and evaluates design submittals related to Construction Specifications, revisions, and amendments.• Represents Construction Specifications discipline in meetings with Design Consultants, Construction Contractors, Authority Management, and Engineering discipline leads.• Other duties as assigned• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience• Specification writing experience in California• Experience in preparation of Construction Specifications for transit/rail civil infrastructure projects in California• California registered Professional Engineer• Experience with CSI, Caltrans, and rail agencies’ Standard Construction Specifications• Knowledge of construction means, and methods, materials specifications established by the American Society for Testing Materials, American Standards Association, and other nationally recognized standard setting agencies• 10 years of specification writing experience in California• 5 years of experience in preparation of Construction Specifications for transit/rail civil infrastructure projects in California• Experience in developing Standard Construction Specifications for transit/rail agencies.• Special training or certification in development of Standard Construction Specification• Strong project and construction management background• Familiar with transportation and rail projects and disciplines• Experience in high-speed rail projects or similar transit/rail projects• Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering judgment in areas of design and construction engineering on transportation and rail projects.• Good communication skills.• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting• Managing and leading a large project• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out• Practical field experience• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs