Timothy J. Simons has over 20 years of experience as a specifications writer for healthcare and educational projects. He has expertise in writing project manuals, specifications, and descriptions while coordinating with project teams and consultants. Some of his roles included updating office master guide specifications, managing project design teams, and preparing specifications for hospital expansion and relocation projects. He is skilled in researching and evaluating building materials and systems to ensure appropriate use and cost-effectiveness.

1. TIMOTHY J. SIMONS, CSI, CCS
tjsimons.ccs@gmail.com 619.955.2481 (mobile)
Specifications Writer
Professional Profile/Performance Summary
Specifications writer with 20 years’ experience on a wide variety of health care and educational
projects. Proven abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and coordinate with project
teams and consultants in multiple offices. Experienced with state agency (OSHPD/DSA) and
Public Contract Code requirements. Ability and experience in preparing Project Manuals,
Outline Specifications, and Preliminary Project Descriptions for projects under varied delivery
methods (public/private bidding, negotiated bid/GMP, multiple prime contract).
Expertise in researching, evaluating and selecting building materials and systems during all
project phases. Able to assist and mentor design team members during SD and DD project
phases by researching and evaluating materials selected by design team members to ensure
appropriate use, expression of design concepts, and overall cost-effectiveness.
Core Competencies
Specifications writing Product/material research and evaluation
Office master guide spec development Client-specific master guide spec development
Client-specific Division 1 Sections Bidding and Contract Requirements
Drawing/specifications coordination Document quality assurance
In-house staff supervision Work planning/work flow management
Project management Construction Contract Administration
Professional Experience
Moon Mayoras Architects, Inc., San Diego, CA
January 2005 – November 2014
Specifier/Project Manager
Updated office master guide specification to current MasterFormat; incorporated current Code
and reference standard information, as well as client-specific requirements for products,
materials, and Division 1 administrative and procedural requirements. Prepared Project
Manuals, Outline Specifications, and Preliminary Project Descriptions for healthcare projects.
Significant Achievements:
· Update office master guide specifications
· Managed and coordinated development of client-specific master Division 1 Sections with
outside specifications consultant
· Project design team management – Marian Regional Medical Center Central Plant
Relocation and Hospital Expansion Projects; management/supervision of Construction
Document production, and construction contract administration activities. Prepared
specifications for both projects. Work also included numerous small “make-ready”
projects (Temporary Ambulance Entry, Helipad Relocation, etc.)
· Named an Associate in the firm, 2012

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Project Examples:
· Central Plant Relocation, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, CA –
Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Alarm Room additions, installation of new boilers, chillers,
emergency generators, and related equipment in existing Central Plant.
· Hospital Expansion Project, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, CA-236,000
s.f., 4-story plus basement hospital expansion project on existing hospital site.
· NPC-3R Upgrades, Sequoia Hospital, Redwood City, CA – Project management of
NPC-3R work in multiple buildings; coordination of phased OSHPD closeout and
SB1661/AB2557 compliance documentation.
NTD Architects, San Diego, CA
May 1999-January 2005
Specifications Writer
Specifications Writer in the firm’s Technical Services Group, working with Design Studios and
project teams in all 3 of the firm’s California offices (San Diego/Glendora/Auburn). Other
responsibilities include maintenance of portions of firm’s office master specification, and
assistance with document quality control and development/enforcement of office standards.
I was able to act as an extra “set of eyes” during Design Development and Construction
Document phases to help ensure proper detailing and coordination with Project Manuals. I
communicated with design teams firm-wide to share issues and solutions arising from projects
done by other design studios within the firm to assist in eliminating repetitive errors and
improper detailing or usage of materials.
Significant Achievements:
· Produced an average of 55-70 Project Manuals per year for K-12 and community college
projects (new construction/modernization), and health care projects.
· Coordinated with project teams in Auburn and Glendora offices, as well as the San
Diego office to edit and produce documents for their projects.
· Prepared and edited Bidding and Contract Requirements documents for all projects
assigned to me, in addition to the technical specifications. Coordinated with Owner’s
counsel, Owner’s in-house project management staff, and outside program management
entities to produce and coordinate Bidding and Contract Requirements.
· Assisted in update of firm’s master keynote system.
· Developed corporate standard Addendum format and document templates.
Project Examples:
· Balfour Road Aquatic Center, Brentwood, CA
· Regional Education Center-San Diego County Office of Education, National City, CA
· Alta Loma School District Support Center (including district offices and
Maintenance/Operations facility), Rancho Cucamonga, CA
· Cuyamaca Community College Student Services Center, El Cajon, CA
· South Pasadena High School Renovation/Addition (1930’s era campus designated as
historic landmark) South Pasadena, CA

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· Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Catheterization Lab and Procedure Rooms, Auburn, CA
The Stichler Design Group, Inc., San Diego, CA
May 1989-May 1999
Specifications Writer (1993-1999)
Editing and production of Preliminary Project Descriptions, Outline Specifications, and full-scope
and “short form” Project Manuals, including Bidding and Contract Requirements, for all three of
the firm’s offices. I was responsible for development of office master specifications, technical
library maintenance and development, and Document Quality Control with emphasis on legal
and procedural aspects of the firm’s practice.
Significant Achievements:
· Produced Project Manuals for all three Stichler offices, coordinating with project teams in
local and remote offices, including in-house and outside engineering consultants.
· Worked with in-house Interior Design group to improve coordination of Division 1,
Division 6, and Divisions 9/10/12 Section with Interior Design drawings; worked to
standardize Room Finish Schedules throughout the firm
· Worked with in-house engineering disciplines (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical), to
coordinate and update master guide specifications
· Developed project specific specialty Sections (interior water feature, custom light fixture,
motorized gymnasium seating refurbishment) for projects when required.
· Named an Associate in the firm, 1998
Project Examples:
· Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Office Building, San Diego, CA
· Huguley Memorial Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
· St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital, Women’s Center and Chiller Plant, San Antonio, TX
· Thatcher High School, Thatcher, AZ
· International Medical College, Rawang, Malaysia
· School Complex at Cheras, Malaysia
· UC Davis Medical Center Ambulatory Care Center, Sacramento, CA
· Klabzuba Cancer Center, Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX
Job Captain (1989-1993)
Worked as Job Captain/Senior Draftsman, preparing Construction Documents (manual
drafting). During Construction Contract Administration phase, I was involved with preparation of
Addenda, bid document distribution, submittal/substitution request reviews, responses to RFI’s
in office and field, preparation and processing of OSHPD Post Approval Documents and
Deferred Approval Submittals, review of Contractor’s coordination drawings, punch list
inspections (overall and specialty), coordination with Owner-furnished medical equipment.
Project Examples:
· Mary Birch Hospital for Women, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA.
· Sharp Rehabilitation Center Remodel, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA

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Education and Professional Certifications
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), 1995
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), 1992
A.S., Architectural Technology, Rancho Santiago College, 1979
Additional course work at University of California, Irvine (Extension) in Construction Technology
and Construction Document Production
Professional Affiliations and Activities
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) – San Diego Chapter Member since 1996
Served as Certification Committee and Programs Committee Chair; member of Academic
Affairs Committee, and instructor for Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) exam
preparation course.
References
Available upon request.