Specification Writer

BRR Architecture

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • NAAB accredited degree in Architecture preferred.
  • Minimum of 8+ years related experience required.
  • Professional licensure, CDT certification and CSI membership preferred.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques essential.

Responsibilities

  • Produce project-specific Project Manuals using MasterSpec and SpecLink Cloud.
  • Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and various project delivery types.
  • Coordinate Project Manual efforts across all disciplines and consultants.
  • Review in-progress drawings for coordination and suggest modifications.
  • Propose improvements for office master specifications based on project work.
  • Maintain awareness of industry reference standards and resources.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.

Benefits

  • Support Sustainability goals of the client or firm.
  • Opportunity to mentor emerging professionals and develop best practices.
  • Collaborative environment with various in-house teams and consultants.
  • Exposure to diverse project types including retail, hospitality, and industrial.
Full Job Description
This position utilizes knowledge of the contract documents / construction drawings, construction products, materials, and methods to write and edit specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types including retail, hospitality, multi-family, grocery, theaters, office environments, and industrial and fulfillment centers. Position requires the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while coordinating the specifics of each project with a variety of in house teams, consulting engineers and third party vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Produces project specific Project Manuals utilizing MasterSpec, SpecLink Cloud, or client-based specifications in conjunction with Microsoft Word and Bluebeam Revu.
  • Manages multiple projects and deadlines • phases, milestone deliveries and various project delivery types.
  • Coordinates the Project Manual efforts of all disciplines and consultants.
  • Reviews in-progress drawings, ensuring complete and coordinated technical specifications and offering modifications and improvements when appropriate.
  • Proposes continual development and improvement of office master specifications including its specialized content for project type or regional conditions as well as sustainable content, based on project work.
  • Maintains awareness of industry reference standards and resources.
  • Participates in kick off and process meetings scheduled for assigned projects.
  • Assists project managers and architects with product substitution review.
  • Collaborates with peers to develop best practices and share knowledge. Mentor emerging professionals.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with vendors.
  • Supports Sustainability goals of the client or firm.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
  • A NAAB accredited degree in Architecture preferred.

Experience:
  • Minimum of 8+ years• related experience.

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Professional licensure, CDT certification and CSI membership preferred. Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is essential.
  • A valid driver's license is required.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office and working with MasterSpec and SpecLink Cloud.
  • Ability to work independently, taking initiative, setting priorities, and seeing projects/tasks through to completion.
  • Discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information.
  • Exhibit a strong customer service approach.
  • Candidate must be eager to learn and have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, exceptional initiative, and ability to work effectively in a professional atmosphere with strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to work well with all levels of teammates.

Working Conditions:
  • Work performed primarily in an office setting.
  • Most work performed on a computer while seated.
  • Travel may be required.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.


Full-time Exempt

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