Corgan Associates Inc

Senior Specifications Writer

Corgan Associates Inc$125K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent judgment and communication skills for materials and systems requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or equivalent.
  • 15+ years in design & construction, including 10 years specifically as a Specifications Writer.
  • Familiarity with sectors such as commercial, healthcare, and aviation is highly preferred.
  • Experience with VisiSpecs software is a plus.
  • Licensure as an architect, CSI CCS, or CSI CCCA is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the design team to choose materials and systems for diverse projects.
  • Draft project specifications based on Corgan's master specifications and assemble project manuals.
  • Provide technical guidance during construction contract administration.
  • Conduct product research and evaluations.
  • Offer technical design assistance to the team.
  • Support design studio staff during contract administration.
  • Mentor technical staff within the design studio.

Benefits

  • Emphasis on personal and professional growth opportunities.
  • Encouragement of a balanced work-life culture.
  • Supportive work environment that values design and sustainability.
  • Focus on elevating design solutions while fostering inclusivity.
  • Access to advanced technology and resources for skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are actively recruiting an experienced Senior Specification Writer to join our Technical Design Services team in our Dallas office location. This detail-oriented individual will work to uphold the highest quality standards for technical design and project specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Working with the design team to select appropriate materials and systems for various project types including commercial, healthcare, aviation, education, interiors, multi-family and data centers
  • Writing project specifications from Corgan master specifications and compiling project manuals
  • Assisting design team with technical guidance during construction contract administration
  • Product research and evaluation
  • Technical design assistance
  • Construction contract administration support of design studio staff
  • Mentoring of design studio technical staff


Qualifications

  • This role is an on-site position.
  • Qualified candidates should be able to work independently, be meticulous and detail oriented, possess exceptional judgment, and be experienced in the ability to communicate the qualitative requirements for materials, products, systems, and workmanship clearly and concisely.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
  • 15+ years of experience in the design & construction industry with 10 years of experience as a Specifications Writer
  • Experience in one or more of our market sectors (commercial, healthcare, aviation, education, data centers, and interiors) highly preferred
  • Experience with VisiSpecs software preferred
  • Licensed architect, CSI CCS, or CSI CCCA required

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000 annually - Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York location only

The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. In addition, base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed.

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About Corgan Associates Inc

Corgan Associates is an architecture and design firm that specializes in aviation, education, healthcare, and corporate projects. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Corgan Associates has completed projects in over 30 countries and has been recognized for its sustainable design practices. The firm has over 500 employees and has offices in Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, and Beijing.
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