Specification Writer III

CannonDesign

112d • $81,180 - $101,420

About The Position

You will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types to include education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and interior design initiatives, and other diverse building types.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a relevant field required.
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry - of which a minimum of three (3) years of specifications writing experience is required.
• Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred. CSI certification preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required.
• Understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01.
• Advanced technical knowledge is essential. Ability to perform Coordination QA/QC across disciplines.
• Must possess business acumen, be a critical thinker and highly analytical.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office, MS Teams, MS One Note, and BlueBeam Revu.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is preferred.
• Familiarity with specification editing software is required; proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the project team, under the guidance of the Architect of Record, to produce Project Manuals utilizing the CannonDesign Master with specification editing software required.
• Author Division 00-14 Architectural sections, and as needed custom sections, for inclusion in the Project Manual.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliverables for various project delivery types.
• With a Specification Coordinator, coordinate the Project Manual for all other disciplines.
• Review and provide revisions to 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 specialized content for project type or regional conditions and sustainable design content, based on project work.
• Maintain knowledge of industry reference standards and resources. Attend industry conferences as required.
• Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects. Educate less experienced staff regarding specification content.
• As required during CA Phase, assist project team with shop drawing and product substitution review.
• Collaborate with peers, via regularly scheduled firm-wide specifications writers' meetings, to develop best practices, share knowledge and build community.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm's compliance policies.
• Support Sustainability goals of the firm.
• Act as a mentor to others.
• Performs work with minimal degree of oversight.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flex-time schedules
• Hybrid work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees