DescriptionSpecification WriterPosition DescriptionAs a Specification Writer at Cushing Terrell, you will lead the development, coordination, and quality of technical specifications across a wide range of project types and delivery methods. This is a hybrid role with a preferred home base in our Seattle office, though candidates in our Billings, Austin, Boise, Bozeman, Denver, Great Falls, Kalispell, Minneapolis, Missoula, or New Orleans offices are also encouraged to apply.
Day to day, you will serve as the Specifications Writer on active projects, working closely with architects, engineers, and consultants to keep drawings and specifications aligned. A significant part of this role involves supporting retail criteria projects and contributing to Cushing Terrell master specification templates across all service sectors, making your work foundational to how our project teams produce construction documents firm-wide.
You will bring senior-level technical judgment to design and construction phases, identifying conflicts between drawings and specifications and driving coordination across project teams. Success in this role means delivering accurate, complete, and constructable project documentation while building your reputation as a go-to resource for materials, systems, and specification best practices throughout the firm.
Position Salary Range*The expected salary range for this position is
$85,000 to $115,000 annually.
Required Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Minimum of five years of experience as an architect, engineer, or construction professional with a demonstrated focus on specifications, or three years of dedicated experience as an architectural specifier
- CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification
- Strong knowledge of construction specifications, building systems, materials, construction methods, and manufacturer and supplier appropriateness
- Proficiency in specification software tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications**- CSI Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) certification
- Experience with Deltek Specpoint
Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
Position Responsibilities***- Lead preparation of project manuals and technical specifications across projects of varying size, budget, building type, and delivery method, selecting appropriate formats (full, short form, outline, sheet) based on project requirements
- Serve as the specifications discipline lead, identifying and resolving conflicts between drawings and specifications and coordinating solutions across architects, engineers, and consultants
- Support retail criteria projects and contribute to the development and maintenance of Cushing Terrell master specification templates across all service sectors
- Review submittals, substitutions, RFIs, and change proposals during construction phase for compliance with project specifications
- Participate in QA/QC processes to verify technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness of construction documents
- Conduct product and systems research to evaluate materials, vet construction systems, and support specification development across project teams
Things to Note*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
