Specification Writer

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings and project information to write and edit project specifications in accordance with project requirements, institutional guidelines, firm standards, and applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
• Interpret project design and delivery requirements, translating this information into detailed materials, methods, equipment, installation procedures, and certification testing requirements needed to procure and construct building components.
• Prepare and review procurement and contracting requirements, including Division 01 General Requirements, while aligning owner-provided contract forms and processes with firm standards.
• Review sustainability goals and provide informed guidance on material selection to support LEED or other certifications.
• Provides resources for project teams to research products and review RFI submittals.
• Affords technical expertise throughout design development and construction document phases.
• Collaborates closely with the firmwide specifications team to ensure consistency, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with local and national vendors and serves as a resource connecting project teams with product representatives.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.
• Supports project managers by reviewing and coordinating project agreements related to professional services and general condition issues.
• Assists project architects and designers with material and system constructability analysis.
• Assists project architects with shop drawings and product substitution review.
• Coordinates and evaluates consultant technical specifications for conformance with firm standards.
• May conduct internal specifications training.
• Engages in regular collaboration with specification writers in other offices, sharing workload and expertise as needed.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with various delivery methods and produce deliverables within project established milestones and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of architectural practice, including at least 3 years of direct experience in specification writing.
• Experience with complex, large-scale, or multi-phase projects preferred.
• Experience with Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment projects a plus.
• Licensed Architect preferred; NCARB certification desirable.
• LEED Accreditation or LEED Green Associate preferred.
• CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) or higher certification preferred.
• Experience with design-build project delivery is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with various delivery methods and produce deliverables within project established milestones and deadlines.

Skills

• Experience with complex, large-scale, or multi-phase projects preferred.
• Experience with Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment projects a plus.
• Licensed Architect preferred; NCARB certification desirable.
• LEED Accreditation or LEED Green Associate preferred.
• CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) or higher certification preferred.
• Experience with design-build project delivery is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free mental wellness resources
• Life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• Matching contributions to 401(K) plan

Pay

The reasonably expected salary range for this position in Denver, Colorado is $90,000-$130,000 per year. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Not specified

Company Information

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.