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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent.
• Eight years of prior architectural experience, including five years of architectural specification-writing experience.
• Knowledge of Deltek SpecPoint and RIB SpecLink software programs.
• Advanced expertise in collaboration software such as Bluebeam and Teams.
• Experience preparing architectural project specifications for multiple medium- to large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience coordinating construction materials with vendors and material suppliers.
• Advanced expertise in the architectural design and delivery process, construction sequencing, and execution.
• Advanced expertise collaborating with project teams to integrate and coordinate project specifications into construction documents.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for work-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with building types in the assigned market.
• CSI certification such as CDT (Construction Documents Technology), CCS (Certified Construction Specifier), or equivalent.
• Architecture license.
• LEED AP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own overall responsibility for project specifications and support design and project teams.
• Develop specifications appropriate to each project phase and follow company documentation standards and procedures.
• Guide staff in implementing design standards.
• Participate in onboarding, training, mentoring, and internal Learning and Development initiatives.
• Manage complex workflows and delegate responsibilities to staff at multiple levels.
• Develop, improve, and maintain master specifications for cross-market clients.
• Manage quality control of project documents and technical aspects of specification delivery.
• Recommend updates or modifications to specification software and techniques to keep tools current and improve deliverables and efficiency.
• Support local and regional offices with material research, selection, specification, and resolution of material conflicts throughout project phases.
• Take responsibility for code and constructability issues related to project specifications.
• Assemble and coordinate specification deliverables with limited oversight.
• Handle the specifications portion of submittal reviews, substitution requests, and requests for information.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and product representatives.
• Provide guidance and constructive feedback, facilitate difficult conversations, and manage conflict.
• Collaborate and maintain relationships with internal and external project team members, client representatives, and firm leadership.
• Implement sustainable design requirements, such as LEED, LBC, and CALGreen, in project specifications when required.
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with project scope and schedule.
• Understand contractual obligations, design intent, project budgets, and financial KPIs, and adjust approaches to meet desired outcomes.
• Monitor specification software licenses for staff and communicate software updates to licensed users.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization and philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and opportunities to impact society through projects and company-sponsored activities.