Specification Manager

About the Company
Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is a leading global chemical manufacturing company serving the construction industry worldwide. We've contributed to some of the world's most important architectural and infrastructural projects, with over €4 billion turnover in 2023 and operations spanning 57 countries across 5 continents. The company employees over 13,000 staff worldwide.As a market leader, we're proud to be ranked among "World's Best Employers" by Forbes and Statista, recognized for our excellence in corporate impact, talent development, gender equality, and social responsibility.
About the Opportunity
Based in NSW, Mapei Australia is seeking a Specifications Manager to join the team. The Specifications Manager will be responsible for driving product specification outcomes by influencing architects, consultants and project stakeholders, ensuring Mapei systems are specified and retained throughout the project lifecycle to support sales growth. This role is accountable for influencing project specifications at the design stage to create a qualified pipeline of opportunities and supporting the conversion of those opportunities into revenue.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Develop compliant, project-specific specifications to ensure Mapei systems are accurately represented in design documentation and reduce substitution risk during procurement and constructionIdentify and track construction projects from early design phase to influence product selection before competitor engagement and maximise specification win ratesMaintain Mapei specifications throughout the project lifecycle to protect pipeline value and ensure continuity from design through to installation and saleImplement specification strategies aligned with company objectives to maximise specification opportunities and project conversion in key market sectorsBuild and maintain relationships with architects, consultants, developers and contractors to position Mapei as a trusted technical advisor and increase likelihood of repeat specificationDeliver presentations, CPDs and technical presentations and product education sessions to architects, engineers and other key stakeholdersEngage early with design stakeholders to shape project requirements and embed Mapei products before specifications are finalised.
What You Bring
Bachelors or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, design or equivalentMinimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position, ideally in a related industryAbility to read, write, understand and communicate technical documentationMust be self-motivated and able to work independently and in a teamMust be able to communicate professionally, including written responses and presentingHigh level of attention to detailWell-developed planning, organising and time management skillsValid and current motor vehicle driver licence.
Why Choose Mapei?
Job Security & Growth Join a stable, growing company with 87 years of success and substantial expansion plans. Our upcoming Melbourne facility opening in 2026 creates exciting career advancement opportunities.Global Recognition Be part of a company recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers" by Forbes and Statista.Competitive Package We offer a competitive remuneration package designed to attract outstanding candidates, reflecting the pivotal nature of this role.Location Based at our Strathfield South facility, in NSW.
Next Steps
If you have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global company where your expertise will make a real difference to our operations and growth.We're looking for candidates who meet our requirements and have the experience outlined above. If this sounds like you and you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're interested in joining the Mapei Australia team. We look forward to learning more about you and discussing how you can support the team.