Senior Specification Writer

Write, edit, and coordinate architectural specifications and related documents including master specifications for a variety of complex projects, building types and project deliveries.

•            Prepare outline specifications for design development phase; assemble project manuals for construction documents phase; and prepare addenda during bidding phase.

•            Be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliveries and various project delivery types.

•            Familiarity with international design standards and regional codes and regulations.

•            Manage project specific Keynotes.

•            Review in-progress drawings, ensuring complete and coordinated technical specifications and offering modifications and improvements when appropriate.

•            Propose continual development and improvement of master specifications including its specialized content for project type or regional conditions as well as sustainable content, based on project work.

•            Participate in all progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects.

•            Familiarity with regional tender board practices for specification writing. 

•            Maintain technical resources library and research of methods, materials, and systems.

•            Must be able to coordinate, oversee, and review specification writing by other consultants.

•            Participate in project design development, providing knowledge about sustainable product and material possibilities suiting the function and project budget.

•            Incorporate LEED and sustainable design philosophy into the company's master specifications, and work with individual project teams to select materials and products that support this design philosophy.

•            Stay current on green architectural materials and products, and develop an up to date product and vendor’s library.

•            Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm’s compliance policies.

•            Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.