Specifications Writer

ZGF Architects•Seattle, WA

10d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

ZGF is seeking a Specifications Writer to join our team in our Seattle office with at least 10 years of experience. Each day we ideate, collaborate, and create, supported by a culturally diverse group of architectural professionals. Our team thrives on multi-disciplinary engagement while practicing at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and urban design and are distinguished by our creative and intellectual curiosity. As a Specifications Writer, you will be a well-rounded strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design and technical project resolution. You will bring a proven track-record of success with complex, multi-phase projects. You will participate in setting direction for the execution of project goals and objectives, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods. You will edit and maintain project specifications per established procedures, review, edit, and create technical specification sections, and create the written requirements for the products, procedures, and standards for complex projects. You will develop relationships with product representatives, assist staff in conducting product research, and assist with ongoing editing and revisions of ZGF master specifications. Occasionally, you will assist with other project administration duties including responding to RFIs or submittmits. You will seek engagement and collaboration at all levels, including the internal and external design team, toward design solutions. You will be energized to create something new every day and eager to collaborate in a team. You will participate in the effective performance of the project team regarding project quality, schedule, and budget. You will be calm under pressure and be able to prioritize tasks across multiple projects or assignments.

Requirements

Professional architecture degree preferred, or related degree considered.
Architectural license preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience.
Must be articulate with excellent communication skills and writing abilities; excellent spelling, grammatical and typing abilities.
Experience in Construction Administration for large-scale and technically complex projects.
CSI CDT or CCS certificate preferred, though not required.
Experience with knowledge management and building information management systems.
Proficient with RIB SpecLink Cloud.
Experience with MasterSpec.
Proficient, if not an expert, in Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam Studio, Newforma.
Familiarity with Revit.
Experience with LEED and/or other sustainable certification systems required.
Strong oral and written communication skills to support a collaborative teamwork environment.
Ability to be an effective collaborator and contributor to a geographically dispersed project team.
Experience specifying both interiors and exteriors.

Nice To Haves

CSI CDT or CCS certificate

Responsibilities

Edit and maintain project specifications per established procedures.
Review, edit, and create technical specification sections.
Create the written requirements for the products, procedures, and standards for complex projects.
Develop relationships with product representatives.
Assist staff in conducting product research.
Assist with ongoing editing and revisions of ZGF master specifications.
Occasionally assist with other project administration duties including responding to RFIs or submittits.
Seek engagement and collaboration at all levels, including the internal and external design team, toward design solutions.
Participate in the effective performance of the project team regarding project quality, schedule, and budget.