Specification Writer III - job 1 of 2
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write 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 in the Project Manual.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliverables for various project delivery types.
- With a Specification Coordinator, coordinate 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 and sustainable design content, based on project work.
- Maintain knowledge of industry reference standards and resources. Attend industry conferences as required.
- Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects. Educate less experienced staff regarding specification content.
- As required during CA Phase, assist project team with shop drawing and product substitution review.
- Collaborate with peers, via regularly scheduled firm-wide specifications writers' meetings, to develop best practices, share knowledge and build community.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm's compliance policies.
- Support Sustainability goals of the firm.
- Act as a mentor to others.
- Performs work with minimal degree of oversight.
- 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 6 years of related experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry - of which a minimum of three (3) years of specifications writing experience is required.
- Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred. CSI certification preferred.
- Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required.
- Understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01.
- Advanced technical knowledge is essential. Ability to perform Coordination QA/QC across disciplines.
- 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, MS Teams, MS One Note, and 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.
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
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