Specification Writer IV

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will perform as a high level specialist who will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write Architectural specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types to include education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and interior design initiatives, and other diverse building types.

 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 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.

 

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

 

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.