Specification Writer IV
CannonDesign
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $97,460 - $121,770 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- 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.
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.
- Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred
- 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.
- Experience with Engineering Specifications a plus.
- 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 Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is preferred.
- Familiarity with specification editing software is required; proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible spending account options
- Voluntary insurances
- Paid time off
- Flex-time schedules
- Hybrid work options
- 401k plan
- Employee perk programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
specifications writingproject delivery methodsbuilding codesconstruction techniquesCoordination QA/QCEngineering Specificationssustainable contenttechnical specificationsproject manualsmaster specifications
Soft skills
mentoringinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsteamworkcollaborationconflict resolutioncritical thinkinganalytical skillsbusiness acumenbest practices development
Certifications
CSI certificationCCS certificationArchitectural licenseEngineering license