Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFacilities Technical Writer & Documentation SpecialistDepartment: Facilities Operations/Technical SolutionsLocation: Manassas, VARemote/In-Office Policy: Fully on-site. This role requires a 40-hour work week, generally Monday through Friday, with potential for flexible scheduling to support night shift crews as needed, given the 24/7 operational nature of the site.Role Type: Contract-to-hireAbout Our ClientOur client is a seasoned and licensed architect, engineering, and construction firm. They specialize in high-tech construction projects, including Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Solutions, Cleanroom Build & Performance, Quality Services, and Architectural Design & Engineering for industries like Biopharmaceutical and Semiconductor. This company is distinguished by its unwavering commitment to delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and at an exceptional level of quality, refusing to settle for industry compromises. Through a proven process, dynamic capabilities, and deep industry relationships, they assemble globally-integrated teams to ensure projects are delivered correctly the first time, with a strong foundation built on quality programs and a focus on the total cost of ownership for their clients.Job DescriptionAs the Facilities Technical Writer & Documentation Specialist, you will serve as the primary contact and expert for all departmental documentation matters. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of critical operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedures, from initial creation and development through planning, writing, and editing. This role is crucial for ensuring that all documentation adheres to stringent company and quality management principles, providing clear and precise information to both technical and non-technical users.Your day-to-day will involve conducting interviews with a diverse range of users and technical staff to meticulously gather data, then translating this complex information into controlled documents. You will manage the document control lifecycle, facilitating change management and periodic review processes to maintain accuracy and compliance. This position plays a vital role in enabling safe, efficient, and standardized operations within the facilities, directly impacting operational reliability and adherence to critical safety and quality protocols.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop documentation through all stages of the writing process.Apply global documentation principles within the organization.Conduct evaluations of audience, purpose, and format for all documentation.Adhere to current technical writing principles, company style guides, and various technical communication standards.Provide writing support to other writers, including proofreading and verifying language consistency.Create accurate flowcharts and process diagrams to illustrate complex procedures.Use standard English grammar, mechanics, and composition effectively.Apply project management skills to documentation projects.Facilitate and participate in project implementation for documentation initiatives.Assess and report any roadblocks encountered during documentation projects.Proofread documents periodically for others, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.Educate subject matter experts and end-users on technical writing and web requirements and standards.Manage content following established standards.Apply established versioning standards to all documents.Ensure all content is appropriately secured within the content management system.Support each Facilities discipline in executing periodic document reviews.Demonstrate knowledge of all writing team processes and procedures.Maintain approval routes and notifications for controlled documents.Determine the best solution from different media options to meet end-user or document needs.Demonstrate knowledge of assigned areas' processes, procedures, vocabular