Architectural Specification Writer I, II & III

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to architectural design firms on product selection and more…client education is key to our mission

• Review drawings and other project information to write and edit specifications for projects and coordinate compliance with project requirements, institutional guidelines, firm standards, technical conditions, acceptable standards, and existing laws, rules, regulations, and codes

• Plan, schedule, organize, and prepare construction specifications for the various phases/milestone deliverables of projects working from the firm-wide master specification core

• Prepare and review the procurement and contracting requirements, including the Division 01 General Requirement sections

• Coordinate and review consultant technical specifications for conformance with firm standards and the remainder of the project manual. Ensure consultants receive and follow the most current specification formatting conventions

• Perform product research; assist project designers with material and product selections

• Prepare, assist, or coordinate with internal Project Architects and non-architectural disciplines such as structural engineering and landscape architecture in specifications and project manual preparation

• Possess a strong design aptitude, outstanding organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with others effectively

• Maintain awareness of evolving building technology, stay current on product developments, new materials, code changes, and industry trends to bring expertise to the project teams concerning product selections

• Assist construction administration staff with the review of product submittals and evaluate substitution requests and make recommendations regarding compliance with specifications

• This role requires the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, produce results within a deadline, and work both independently and in a team environment.