Specifications Writer

LMN•Seattle, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

LMN is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of Specifications Writer. The ideal candidate is passionate about the built environment and possesses a strong understanding of architecture, interior design, building materials and construction systems. They enjoy collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams and translating design intent into clear, comprehensive project specifications. This role offers flexibility in hybrid or remote work and part-time arrangements.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a range of architectural skills with a minimum of 5 years of experience writing specifications.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Experienced in technical documentation.
Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.
Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to organize, schedule time for and process multiple projects at once.
Excellent skills necessary with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Contract administration experience preferred.
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) CDT Certification preferred, CSI CCS certification is a plus.
LEED accreditation preferred as is a strong understanding of sustainable design and healthy materials.
Revit familiarity preferred.
MasterSpec and MasterWorks, SpecLink familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintaining LMN’s master set of Project Specifications.
Developing strategies for integrating project specifications with BIM workflows.
Collaborate with quality assurance staff and participate in phase initiation meetings with project teams.
Coordinate with project teams to develop strategies for the development of project specific specifications. This will range from active specification writing to oversight of a team member as the primary author.
Prepare technical architectural specifications, primarily involving CSI Divisions 0 through 14.
Work constructively with project teams on the development of specifications appropriate for each project type and phase.
Coordinate with consultants on preparation of other CSI Divisions.
Research innovative products and systems and share findings with the firm.
Mentor staff and provide internal training as appropriate.
Facilitate vendor relationships.
Contribute to the development of technical best practices.
Participate as a core member of the LIQUID (Leadership In Quality & Innovative Design) group.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance to employees and their families
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dependent Care FSA
long-term disability insurance
group term life insurance
401(k) plan, which includes discretionary matching and profit-sharing contributions
minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) during their first year
observe 9 holidays, including 2 floating holidays