Specifications Writer

Job Summary

ZGF is seeking a Specifications Writer for their Los Angeles office with at least 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track-record of success with complex, multi-phase projects.

About the Role

Join a culturally diverse group of architectural professionals who thrive on multi-disciplinary engagement and practice at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and urban design. The Specifications Writer will participate in setting direction for project goals and objectives, develop novel concepts and methods, and assist with ongoing editing and revisions of ZGF master specifications.

Responsibilities

• Be a well-rounded strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design and technical project resolution.
• Bring a proven track-record of success with complex, multi-phase projects.
• Participate in setting direction for the execution of project goals and objectives, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods.
• Edit and maintain project specifications per established procedures.
• Review, edit, and create technical specification sections.
• Create the written requirements for the products, procedures, and standards for complex projects.
• Develop relationships with product representatives.
• Assist staff in conducting product research.
• Occasionally assist with other project administration duties including responding to RFIs or submittals.
• Seek engagement and collaboration at all levels, including the internal and external design team, toward design solutions.
• Be calm under pressure and be able to prioritize tasks across multiple projects or assignments.

Qualifications

• Professional architecture degree preferred, or related degree considered.
• Architectural license preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Must be articulate with excellent communication skills and writing abilities; excellent spelling, grammatical and typing abilities.
• Experience in Construction Administration for large-scale and technically complex projects.
• CIS CDT or CCS certificate preferred, though not required.
• Experience with knowledge management and building information management systems.
• Proficient with RIB SpecLink Cloud.
• Experience with MasterSpec.
• Proficient, if not an expert, in Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam Studio, Newforma.
• Familiarity with Revit.
• Experience with LEED and/or other sustainable certification systems required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to support a collaborative teamwork environment.
• Ability to be an effective collaborator and contributor to a geographically dispersed project team.
• Experience specifying both interiors and exteriors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution.
• HSA with employer contribution.
• 401k with employer match.
• 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental and family leave programs.

Pay

$115,000/yr - $158,000/yr depending on experience

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume online.