Cuningham

Senior Specifications Writer

Cuningham

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida

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Salary

💰 $93,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Bring your architectural expertise to the forefront of design excellence at Cuningham. Prepare and manage project specifications in SpecLink Cloud across multiple project types including multifamily housing, hospitality, education, and other commercial and institutional types. Edit Divisions 00 & 01 for varied owner requirements and delivery methods. Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants through meetings and design reviews to align specification efforts. Serve as a technical resource for products, materials, building systems, and performance standards. Review drawings at each phase to maintain consistency; prepare addenda; evaluate substitutions; oversee outsourced spec quality. Support quality management processes validating compliance with codes, regulations, and firm standards. Stay current on client, project, and regional requirements; engage with product representatives to refine material selections. Mentor and train staff in specification writing, best practices, and related software. Lead development of CSI MasterFormat specifications that integrate with drawings and champion sustainability.

Requirements

  • Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design; architectural license preferred. Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience, including at least 7 years of proven expertise in specification writing. CSI CCS certification preferred. Proficiency in CSI MasterFormat and specification software, preferably SpecLink Cloud. Strong knowledge of building materials, systems, codes, and industry standards. Experience with Divisions 00 & 01 and multiple project delivery methods. Ability to coordinate across disciplines and work with consultants. Familiarity with sustainable design frameworks (LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge). Skilled in reviewing drawings and quality standards. Strong written and verbal communication. Proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam; familiarity with Revit/BIM 360. Proven ability to mentor and train junior staff. Highly organized and detail-oriented.