Architectural Specifications Writer

About the role

The Architectural Specifications Writer develops, writes, edits, and prepares technical project specifications/project manuals for architectural projects primarily emanating from our healthcare studio. They coordinate and link the information back to the overall firm. The writer coordinates the specifications with drawings and design documents to establish material and installation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Works with the firm's Specifications Team to develop firmwide technical requirements and standards
• Aids in training of staff
• Works with Project Managers and Project Architects to prepare specifications for construction documents
• Interacts, coordinates, and expedites specification preparation among consultant disciplines
• Conducts technical investigation of products, materials, and construction methods
• Ensures compliance with related codes and regulations, including NFPA 285 assemblies and products
• Prepares contract conditions, general, and bidding requirements
• Generates preliminary project descriptions during early design phases
• Reviews submittals for conformance with contract documents
• Reviews substitutions for equivalency of product attributes including life cycle, sustainability, and risk assessment
• Maintains, edits, and establishes new standard specifications sections and firmwide templates
• Communicates effectively with the project team, client, and consultants during the project duration
• Assists project teams with technical details and provides necessary technical information
• Researches and has access to the latest information from manufacturers and vendors
• Continuously works to improve and implement techniques to develop specifications
• Willing to listen to others and communicate efficiently with team members
• Aids in training and mentoring less experienced staff
• Works seamlessly with Specifications Team leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Licensed Architect preferred
• CDT, CSI, CCS certified preferred
• 8+ years of specifications experience and/or combination of Project Architect and specifications writing experience
• Experience with BSD Spec-Link-E a plus (required to learn software)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of building materials, assemblies, systems, details, codes, construction techniques, and communication strategies

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Pay

Annual base salary is $65,000 - $100,000 based on experience

Schedule

N/A