Specification Writer III

CannonDesign • Irvine, CA

12d • $81,180 - $101,420 • Hybrid

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 required; Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field preferred.
• 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.
• 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 specification editing software is required; proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master degree preferred.
• Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred.
• CSI certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists 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.

Benefits

• We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level