Specification Writer IV

CannonDesign

14d • $97,460 - $121,770 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will perform as a high level specialist who will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write Architectural 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. Master degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of related experience required in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry – which must include a minimum of five (5) or more years of specifications writing experience.
• CSI certification required; CCS certification also preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in discipline and focused areas including project delivery methods
• Detailed understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required.
• 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, including Teams and OneNote, as well as BlueBeam Revu.
• Familiarity with specification editing software is required; proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred
• Experience with Engineering Specifications a plus.
• 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 into the Project Manual.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliveries for various project delivery types.
• Mentor less experienced Specification Writers and Coordinators to best practices of the industry.
• With a Specification Coordinator, coordinating 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 as well as sustainable content, based on project work.
• Maintains awareness of industry reference standards and resources.
• Engaged in the development of firm-wide standards.
• Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects. Educate less experienced staff regarding specification content.
• As required during CA Phase, assist project teams with shop drawing and product substitution review.
• Collaborate with peers, via regularly scheduled firm-wide specifications writers' meetings, to develop best practices and share knowledge.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm's compliance policies.
• Support Sustainability goals of the firm.
• Act as a mentor to others.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees